Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Do you have experience working with children as a nanny or daycare provider? Imagine your future as a teacher with a world-class team where you make a difference for children every day. Imagine learning from experts in your field, and having the opportunity to earn your college degree - for free. Imagine it all as a Bright Horizons Teacher. Our Centers provide care to Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Preschool, and Kindergarten Prep.

Full-time positions are now available with Transitional Kindergarten.

A Bright Horizons Career Includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan

• Paid time off

• Referral bonus

• Career development and FREE college degrees through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program

*Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time status

As an Early Childhood Preschool Lead Teacher, you will:

• Guide a teaching team to develop classroom plans, goals, and lead hands-on activities based on your observations of the children's interests and needs.

• Communicate daily with parents. Document and share the important milestones in their child's day.

• Keep the classroom safe and clean by following important procedures and guidelines.

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 or higher level of education required

• At least six months of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool required

• 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

• Transcripts will be required at time of hire

• AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred

Pursue your passion for early learning. Fulfill your purpose to make a difference for children and families. Explore the possibilities of where a Bright Horizons career can take you - in a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion where you can be you. Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Apply today!

Posted Salary Range: $25.75 - $31.25 / hr

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title - you're the difference. Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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 at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.