Early Childhood Education Teacher

About This Role

This teaching position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives daily, while also providing access to professional development and educational advancement. The role is ideal for an early childhood educator looking to grow their career within a supportive environment.

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

Requirements

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
• 12 ECE units completed: Child Development, Child Family Community, and 2 curriculum courses
• Infant/Toddler class required as one of the curriculum courses if applying for an Infant or Toddler position
• Transcripts will be required at time of hire
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training
• 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

Nice to have:

• College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings

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

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