Preschool Teachers - Downtown Seattle

Bright Horizons; Seattle (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading early education provider as a Teacher, where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth, including pursuing a CDA or college degree at no cost. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curricula in a nurturing environment. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development and free college degrees

Qualifications

• Must pass background checks and meet education/experience requirements.
• 1 year of professional experience in child care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities for children.
• Maintain communication with parents about milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom.

Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA, Associate, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education

Job description

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Teacher.

Full-time positions are available with Early Preschool, Preschool, and Kindergarten Prep.

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Responsibilities:

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

Qualifications:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet minimum education and experience requirements:

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you – all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities!

Physical Requirements:

This position requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, ensuring children's safety and well-being.

The full set of physical requirements can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws requiring reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $22.75 to $27.80. Actual offers depend on experience, education, certifications, location, and other factors.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Career development and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Depending on hire date and eligibility, new employees may also receive up to 9 paid holidays annually, 69.33 hours of sick time, and 64 hours of vacation per year based on full-time schedules.

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. We are committed to supporting our employees’ growth and personal lives through collaborative workplaces. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with relevant laws and provide accommodations for disabilities or pregnancy-related limitations. For assistance or accommodations during the application process, contact our recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail].