Substitute Teacher

Bright Horizons; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,858; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a dedicated early childhood professional in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The role involves assisting with hands-on activities, maintaining communication with parents, and ensuring a safe classroom environment. Candidates should be at least 16 years old and have preferred experience in child care settings, along with educational qualifications such as a CDA or degree in early education. The position offers a competitive hourly wage between $18.00 and $22.40 and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age with a valid work permit is required.
• One year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication

Cleanliness

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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

• Minimum of 16 years of age with a valid work permit is required.
• One year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is preferred.
• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.

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. The employee 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 the safety of children in Bright Horizons care.

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $18.00 – $22.40 per hour. The pay range listed 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, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO statements: EEO – English and EEO – Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should 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.