Substitute Teachers

Brighthorizons; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities and  

Free college degrees through Horizons

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a Substitute Teacher to join an on-call, part-time team in the Minneapolis area. You will support classrooms across centers, working with various age groups and schedules, with shifts typically in the mornings or afternoons.

As a substitute, you’ll gain flexible hours, opportunities to impact children's learning, and support from a community dedicated to growth and development. Prior child care experience is preferred, with state and company background checks required.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in child care, daycare, or preschool preferred.
• CDA or 16 qualifying credits required to be teacher-qualified under MN Rule 3.

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.
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CDA or 16 qualifying credits

Job description

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons as a Substitute Teacher , where you'll join an inspiring team dedicated to nurturing young learners. Make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day in our vibrant classrooms. As an on-call Substitute, you'll enjoy flexibility and may have the opportunity to work in different centers and with various age groups.

Part-time substitute shifts:

• Monday- Friday 7:30 am - 12:30 pm (hours vary by need)
• Monday-Friday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (hours vary by need)

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
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations

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 experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• Have a completed minimum of 16 qualifying semester credits or a CDA, to be considered teacher‑qualified under MN Rule 3

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We're changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you're the difference.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the employee to comply 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 any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements

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

This position requires in‑person work in the Minneapolis, MN area.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $16.05-$19.85 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:

• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Compensation:

$16.05-$19.85

Life at Bright Horizons:

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title - you're the difference . Whether you're nurturing a child's 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 ).