What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Educator position at Bright Horizons?
Child Care Teacher
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.
Full-time positions are available with toddlers in Fairfield, CT.
Key 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
Candidates must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
- ~18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
- ~1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
- ~Related college level coursework or CDA coursework is required
- ~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
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.
Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Bright Horizons is committed to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We comply 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).
