Substitute Teacher

Job Overview

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons as a Substitute Teacher. You’ll join an inspiring team dedicated to nurturing young learners, making a meaningful impact in vibrant classrooms with flexibility and opportunities to work in various centers and age groups.

• Assist with hands‑on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing child’s daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.

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. The employee 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, ensuring the safety of children.

Full set of physical requirements can be reviewed at

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings (preferred).
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field (preferred).
• Pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.

The hourly rate for this position is between $14.65 – $18.20 per hour. Actual compensation will depend on experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant 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.

Bright 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

Contact us at  or 855‑877‑6866.