Universal Pre-K Field Teacher

Embrace variety and change lives as a Universal Pre-K Field Teacher with Bright Horizons. You'll provide a nurturing and educational environment across multiple centers, adapting to the needs and interests of diverse groups of 3- and 5-year-old children. This role is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic settings and are committed to fostering children's development.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the teaching team to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum
• 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 where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations

Qualifications:

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

At least 90 credits toward a bachelor's degree in early childhood education is required

Associate, bachelor's degree, or NYS Teaching Certification (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) or study plan eligible is preferred

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

Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities!

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.

In this role, you must maintain both mental and physical alertness, ensuring you have the appropriate level of energy to meet the essential job requirements. You must be ready to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies. The position demands a full range of motion, allowing you to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and fully participate in various activities. You will frequently need to lift, move, or hold children weighing between 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally, you may be required to handle weights exceeding 40 pounds. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $29.58 $42.75 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
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program