Early Childhood Lead T/K Teacher
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Brighthorizons · San Francisco CA 94118Full-timeOn-siteToday
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Responsibilities
- Guide a teaching team to create classroom plans, goals, and lead 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
Requirements
- 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 ECE units completed required: Child Development, Child Family Community and 2 curriculum courses. If applying for an Infant or Toddler position the Infant/Toddler class is required as one of the curriculum courses. *Transcripts will be required at time of hire.*
- 12 to 18 months of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
- CDA, Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or child development related field is preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is required
- 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.
- 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.
- This position requires in-person work in the San Francisco, California area.
Benefits
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave401(k) retirement planLong-term and short-term disability insuranceLife insuranceMoney-saving discounts and financial planning toolsCareer development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree ProgramCaregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your familyLearn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellnessLife at Bright Horizons:Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offParental leave
Additional Information
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 college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Lead Teacher at Laurel Heights with Transitional Kindergarten.
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