Bright Horizons·Mill Valley, California
include assisting with hands-on activities tailored to meet the needs and interests of the children and maintaining open communication with parents regarding daily milestones. The substitute must also ensure a safe and clean classroom by adhering to essential procedures and guidelines.
Now hiring an Early Childhood Substitute Preschool Teacher in Mill Valley, California! Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons as a Substitute Teacher, where you’ll join an inspiring team dedicated to nurturing young learners. Make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day in our vibrant classrooms. As an on-call Substitute, you’ll enjoy flexibility and may have the opportunity to work in different centers and with various age groups.
Assist with 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 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 12 ECE units completed required: Child Development, Child Family Community and 2 curriculum courses. If applying for an Infant or Toddler position the Infant/Toddler class is required as one of the curriculum courses 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field 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. 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 accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
The hourly rate for this position is between $20.40 - $31.45. 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.
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 Deadline to Apply: Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. Life at Bright Horizons: Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us. HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866 Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies 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). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should 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.
Candidates must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED, and must have completed 12 ECE units including Child Development, Child Family Community, and two curriculum courses. One year of experience in childcare, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred, and specific coursework is required for Infant or Toddler positions.
Market context
In California, substitute teacher roles often see steady demand because schools need flexible coverage for absences and short-term staffing gaps. These positions can be competitive when they ask for childcare experience, First Aid and CPR certification, and comfort with active classroom demands. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review details faster; before applying, confirm whether your experience as a lead teacher in daycare or preschool settings matches the listed requirements.