Early Childhood Teacher

Company: Bright Horizons Children's Centers
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

Early Childhood TeacherGrow 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.

• We are currently offering a $3,000 Hiring Incentive*
• Employees of this center working 20+ hours a week will receive a Transportation Allowance of $200 per month! Full-time positions are now available with infants/ toddlers (0-24 months) and preschoolers.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 guidelinesQualifications:Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
    • At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
    • CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred
    • 12 Child Development units completed required: Child Development, Child, Family, and Community, Introduction to Curriculum, and Principles and Practices. If applying for an Infant or Toddler position, Infant and Toddler Development class is required as one of the curriculum courses
    • Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required
    • Transcripts will be required at time of hire
    • AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferredJoin 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 $25.75- $31.45 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 a hiring incentive of $2000 payable after 100 days of employment.Benefits:Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
      • 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 Bonus Program*Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time statusCompensation Range: $25.75 - $31.45 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 855-877-6866Bright 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: EEO - English and EEO - Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.Compensation: $25.75 - $31.45 / hrLife 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: , and ).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 bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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