Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Location
City of Ithaca, New York
Salary
$18 - $23 / HOUR
The Substitute Teacher will assist with hands-on activities tailored to the needs and interests of the children while maintaining open communication with parents regarding daily milestones. Responsibilities also include ensuring a safe and clean classroom environment by strictly following essential procedures and guidelines.
Candidates must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED and must pass required state and company background checks. One year of experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred, as is a CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or a related field.
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. Join our team at Cornell University Child Care Center in Ithaca, NY!
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
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 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 $18.20 – 22.70 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.
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 Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
Market context
In New York, child care substitute teacher openings often reflect steady demand from centers that need reliable coverage for staff absences and schedule gaps. These roles can be competitive because employers usually look for candidates who meet basic age and education requirements, pass background checks, and bring prior child care or preschool experience; the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your documentation and highlight any CDA, early education coursework, or hands-on classroom support experience.
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