Child Care Teacher in Elmont NY

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$20.75/hr - $25.35/hr

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 school‑age children. The ideal candidate will have flexibility between 5:00 AM‑1:00 PM, seven days a week (weekends included).

• 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.

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 is required.
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required.

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.

• 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.

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