At Bright Horizons, we believe early childhood education has the power to shape futures. As an Universal Pre-K 3 Teacher, you’ll support classrooms across multiple centers, creating safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environments where children can grow, learn, and thrive. You’ll help 3- and 4-year-old children build the skills and confidence they need for kindergarten and beyond. .

Responsibilities:

• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities

• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones

• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

Qualifications:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:  

• Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED

• At least 90 credits toward bachelor’s degree in early childhood education is required

• NYS Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) or study plan eligibility is preferred

• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for 4- and 5-year-old children is required

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

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.  

• 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 

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $29.58 to $35.96 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.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 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 our Horizons CDA & Degree Program 

• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family 

• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness 

Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

Compensation: $29.58 to $35.96 per hour

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