Job detail
Early Childhood Teacher
Bright Horizons
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/23/2026
Location
Palo Alto, California
Salary
$26 - $31 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Create hands-On activities to meet the needs and interests of children while maintaining open communication with parents regarding daily milestones. Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment by following established procedures and providing coverage across different age groups as needed.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or ged and have completed 12 units of child development coursework. A cda, associate, or bachelor's degree in early education is preferred, and candidates must pass all required state and company background checks.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateFirst aidSafety complianceEmergency responseLesson planningParent communicationChild developmentClassroom managementChild supervisionCurriculum developmentEarly childhood educationInfant careToddler careDevelopmentally appropriate practiceObservation and assessmentPreschool instruction
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Medical insurance
- Sick leave
- Holiday pay
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Career development opportunities
- Parental bonding leave
- Financial planning tools
- Free college degrees
- Caregiving support