Lead NYC Certified UPK Pre-K; ’s Teacher

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping young minds? As a Lead Universal Pre‑K Teacher at Bright Horizons, you’ll guide a team dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood education. You’ll model exemplary behavior and develop classroom goals that inspire creativity and growth in our 4 and 5‑year‑old learners.

• Lead and mentor your teaching team to deliver a high‑quality program
• Develop and implement engaging, hands‑on curriculum that promotes kindergarten readiness
• 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.
• 12 to 18 months of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required.
• Teaching license or certificate valid for service in the early childhood grades as set forth by New York State Education Department (NYSED) regulations (Early Childhood Birth‑Grade 2, n‑6, or Pre‑K‑6).
• Teaching license or certificate for Children with Disabilities (Birth‑Grade 2).
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or a related field and a written study plan approved by an accredited college or university for obtaining Early Childhood (Birth‑Grade 2) certification.

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.

In this role, you must maintain both mental and physical alertness, ensuring you have the appropriate level of energy to meet the essential job requirements. You must be ready to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies. The position demands a full range of motion, allowing you to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and fully participate in various activities.

You will frequently need to lift, move, or hold children weighing between 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally, you may be required to handle weights exceeding 40 pounds. 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 $33.00—$42.75 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.

• 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

At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting 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. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. 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: , 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 . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions