Child Care Teacher Dallas TX, SMU

Child Care Teacher, Full Time, Dallas TX, SMU

Bright Horizons is seeking a Child Care Teacher for a full-time position in Dallas, TX, n our early education team and make a meaningful impact on children’s lives. You will have the opportunity to pursue a Certified Early Childhood Educator (CDA) or college degree at no cost.

Full‑time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Current Shift Available:

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday – Friday)

Schedule Flexibility Preferred.

• Create hands‑on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing each child’s daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations.

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 GED (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).

This position requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. 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 and procedures, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that ensures the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

The full set of physical requirements can be reviewed at  Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

The hourly rate for this position is between $16.10–$21.70 per hour. The pay range listed here reflects what Bright Horizons anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

• 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 the Horizons CDA & Degree Program

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

At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title—you’re the difference. Whether you nurture a child’s first steps or support the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Join us and help build a brighter future—for yourself and for others.

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  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.