Toddler Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bright Horizons Children's Centers in Cary, North Carolina is seeking a passionate teacher to grow their career while making a meaningful impact on children’s lives. The role requires creating engaging activities, communicating effectively with parents, and ensuring a safe classroom environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a high-school diploma or GED, with a CDA or relevant coursework preferred, along with one year of experience in teaching young children. The position offers competitive pay, medical benefits, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high-school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of professional experience in child-care, daycare, or preschool settings preferred.
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)

Effective communication with parents

Creating hands-on activities

Education

High-school diploma or GED

CDA or related college coursework

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 position available with toddlers. M‑F 8:30‑5:30.

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

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

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 pounds; occasionally lift more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate a 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.

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures

The hourly pay for this position is between $19.00 and $23.20 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Money‑saving discounts and financial planning tools.
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family.
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness.

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.

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.