School Age Teacher - Bright Horizons Houston

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care provider in Houston is looking for a dedicated Teacher to work with school-age children. In this full-time role, you will create hands-on activities, maintain open communication with parents, and ensure a safe classroom environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and direct experience in child care. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and numerous benefits including medical insurance and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must pass required state and company background checks.
• Preferred 1 year of professional experience in child care settings.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) required.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs of the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents about their child's milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom.

Skills

Hands-on activity creation

Child care communication

Classroom safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in early education

Job description

Overview

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 position available with school age children.

Our beautiful center is located
Bright Horizons at Houston with Steve & Kate's School Age Activities
1001 McKinney Street Suite 170
Houston, TX 77002

Center operational hours: 7:30am-6:00pm Monday-Friday

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 state and company 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\u2019s 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. 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 any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at the Bright Horizons careers site. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.40-$20.75 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Deadline to Apply

Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

Life at Bright Horizons: At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title - you're the difference. Whether you're nurturing a child\u2019s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We\'re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.