Child Care Teacher

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 guidelines.

• Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• College‑level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is preferred.
• One year of professional experience teaching in child‑care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required.
• Must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.

• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

This position requires in‑person work in St. Louis, MO.

Hourly rate: $18.25–$22.30 per hour, depending on experience, education, and other factors.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Money‑saving discounts and financial planning tools.
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family.

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, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or genetic information. Bright Horizons complies with the federal, state, and local laws governing employment discrimination, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).