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Location

Somerville, Massachusetts

Quick overview

Create hands-on activities to meet children's needs and maintain open communication with parents regarding milestones. Ensure a safe, clean classroom environment while supporting children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and pass required background checks. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice is required, while a CDA or degree in early education is preferred.

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Job description

  • 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.
  • Full-time and part-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. [TA edit relevant hour and age group information] ALL STATES & POSITIONS: TA TEAM KEEP & UPDATE RESPONSIBILITIES AS APPLICABLE TO ROLE Responsibilities: 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 If Resource role must include: Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations ALL STATES & POSITIONS: TA TEAM KEEP & UPDATE QUALIFICATIONS AS APPLICABLE TO ROLE 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 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!
  • ALL STATES & POSITIONS: MUST KEEP PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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.
  • All states & positions (Int/Ext): Ta team must include & customize salary/Hourly rate range and other compensation disclosures.
  • ENSURE PAY RANGE MATCHES FIELD IN WORKDAY Compensation: The [annual salary/hourly rate] for this position is between [$XX,XXX – XX,XXX annually]/[$XX.XX – XX.XX 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.
  • ALL STATES & POSITIONS (Int/Ext): TA TEAM MUST INCLUDE & CUSTOMIZE THE FOLLOWING – DELETE IF N/A This position is also eligible for [bonus] [hiring incentive] [cash incentive] [long-term incentive compensation awards].
  • ALL STATES & POSITIONS: TA TEAM MUST DELETE OR ADD BENEFITS AS APPLICABLE TO THE ROLE e.g., free parking, child care discount, employee referral bonus program – DELETE IF N/A (e.g., temporary role with no benefits) Benefits: 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 WASHINGTON STATE & ANY REMOTE POSITIONS: TA TEAM MUST ADD & FORMAT APPLICABLE PAID TIME OFF DETAILS USING THE RESOURCE IN MS TEAMS – DELETE IF N/A COLORADO & ANY REMOTE POSITIONS (Int/Ext): TA TEAM MUST INCLUDE & CUSTOMIZE THE FOLLOWING – DELETE IF N/A Deadline to Apply: This posting is anticipated to remain open until [DATE].
  • IF TRULY EVERGREEN, DELETE ABOVE AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
  • We look forward to receiving your application!
  • If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.
  • At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world-class care and education, delivered by a world-class workforce.
  • We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible.
  • Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years.
  • We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day.
  • These are quite literally at the HEART of our organisation’s ethos and culture as it helps us to provide a working environment that supports professionalism, growth and diversity.
  • We are passionate about our people’s ongoing learning and development.
  • Our learning and leading with HEART framework supports each Bright Horizons colleague on the first steps of their leadership journey, whether that includes our 'World-Class Welcome' induction or our extensive ongoing training programme.
  • Either way we want you to feel valued and invested in!
  • Celebrating in the accomplishments of our people is an essential part of our culture.
  • We believe in the power of “thank you” and throughout the year, in ways big and small, formal and informal, we show our appreciation for employees at all levels.
  • We have many ways to acknowledge and celebrate our people, including our very popular “employee appreciation month”.
  • This is a chance for everyone to share their gratitude to one another, across the whole company.
  • Whether it is a “thank you” placed on our website, a chocolate pizza, team lunch or an ice cream van visit, it is our way of showing each other we care and appreciate everything we do.
  • Each year, we have our annual 'Awards of Excellence' events; whether you are an award winner or cheering on a fellow team member, these formal award occasions are opportunities to come together and celebrate one another.
  • By creating this account you acknowledge that Bright Horizons will collect, store and process any of your personal data provided in respect of your application and employment in accordance with our Employee Privacy Notice. https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/statutory-information/privacy-notice-employees.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Free College Degrees