Bright Horizons
Location
Lebanon, New Hampshire
Salary
$23 - $28 / HOUR
include creating hands-on activities tailored to the needs and interests of the children and maintaining open communication with parents regarding daily milestones. The role also requires ensuring a safe and clean classroom by adhering to 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. Preferred qualifications include one year of professional teaching experience in child care settings and an early education degree or relevant credits in child growth and development.
Child Care Teacher Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Teacher. We are currently hiring at our Lebanon, NH location: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Child Care Center - Infant/Toddler **This position is also eligible for hiring incentive of $1,000 payable after 100 days of employment for full-time.
Create 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 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred 9 credits including child growth and development OR child growth and development, and 1,000 hours in a center required Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required 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. Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures: The hourly rate for this position is between $23.00 - $28.10 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 Compensation: $23.00 - $28.10 per hour Life at Bright Horizons: 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. You’re the difference Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. Whether you're supporting children, families, or our client partners, your work matters — and so do you. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.
Market context
In New Hampshire, child care teachers are commonly sought by centers serving infants through preschoolers, especially where staffing ratios and licensing standards require consistent coverage. This role is competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, early education coursework or a CDA, background clearance, and practical knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your coursework, credential status, and background-check readiness before applying.
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Salary benchmark
$39,271 avg / yr
Typical range: $33,384–$44,200 based on 52 active listings in New Hampshire