Job detail
Child Care Teacher
Bright Horizons
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/8/2026
Location
Fairfield, Connecticut
Salary
$19 - $23 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Responsibilities include creating hands-On activities tailored to children's needs and interests, maintaining open communication with parents regarding daily milestones, and ensuring a safe and clean classroom environment by adhering to essential procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or ged, and possess college-Level early education coursework or a cda; one year of professional teaching experience in child care is preferred, along with demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (Dap).
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateSafety ProceduresSupervisionEmergency ResponseClassroom ManagementTeachingCurriculum DeliveryParent CommunicationChild CareDevelopmentally Appropriate PracticeActivity Creation
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Life insurance
- Sick
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Holiday
- Career development opportunities
- Parental bonding leave
- Money-saving discounts
- Financial planning tools
- Free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
- Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family