Early Childhood Teacher
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Brighthorizons · Redwood City CA 94063Full-timeOn-site3d ago
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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
- Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations
Requirements
- Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
- At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
- CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred
- 12 Child Development units completed required: Child Development, Child, Family, and Community, Introduction to Curriculum, and Principles and Practices. If applying for an Infant or Toddler position, Infant and Toddler Development class is required as one of the curriculum courses
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required
- Transcripts will be required at time of hire
- AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred
- 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 Redwood City, CA area.
Benefits
This position is also eligible for a $2000 hiring incentive.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-wellness#DSCompensation: $25.75 - $31.45 / hrLife at Bright Horizons:Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any indiHealth 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 CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Teacher . ($2000 HIRING INCENTIVE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY) Full-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
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