Toddler & Preschool Teacher

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development. As a teacher, you will create engaging and hands-on activities that cater to children's interests while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver a curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to employee well-being, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day. Explore a rewarding career path where your passion for education can flourish.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Paid Time Off

Winter Break

State and Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of teaching experience in child care or preschool preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Communication with Parents

Classroom Safety Procedures

Curriculum Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Department of Early Education & Care (DEEC) Teacher Certification

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.

Children's Technology Centers on the campus of MIT managed by Bright Horizons. Full-time positions are available with Toddlers and Preschool.

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 GEDis required
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• Department of Early Education & Care (DEEC) Teacher Certification required
• 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 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.

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 accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The hourly rate for this position is between $24.75 - $30.20 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.

This position is also eligible for hiring incentive $1,000 payable after 100 days of employment; expires March 31, 2025

Benefits:

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

• Vacation and Sick Time, State and Federal Holidays, and Winter Break (last week of December)

• 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
• Employee Referral Program

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

Compensation: $24.75 - $30.20 per hourLife at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

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.