Child Care Teacher

Overview

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
.

We are currently hiring Infant, Toddler and Preschool positions at our Watertown, MA location.

• 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
• MA DEEC teacher certification required (Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care)
• 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 preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Apply today and explore the possibilities in an inclusive workplace where you can be you.

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, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, to ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at the Bright Horizons job descriptions page. 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 $24.75 - $30.20 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 factors including experience, education and 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 provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by 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.