Child Care Teacher

Company: Bright Horizons Children's Centers
Location: Lexington
Posted on: January 25, 2025

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 positions are available with Infant and Toddlers. Technology Children's Center at Lincoln Laboratories managed by Bright Horizons located in Lexington, MAResponsibilities:

• 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 guidelinesQualifications: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 requiredJoin 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 . Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:The hourly rate for this position is between $22.75 - $27.80 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, 2025Benefits: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 ProgramBright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.Compensation Range: $22.75 - $27.80 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.HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866.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 is the Law Poster: and along with information on the and .Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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