Bright Horizons
Location
North Greenbush, New York
Salary
$20 - $25 / HOUR
Lead a teaching team to create plans and hands-on activities for 4- and 5-year-old children. Maintain open communication with parents regarding milestones and ensure a safe, clean classroom environment.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for preschool-aged children. A CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in early education and one year of professional experience are preferred.
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 college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Pre-Kindergarten Teacher.
Guide a teaching team to create plans, goals, and lead hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the 4- and 5-year-old children in your classroom 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
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 4- and 5-year-old 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.
Market context
Pre-Kindergarten teachers in New York are often sought in districts and early childhood programs serving urban communities, where experience with young learners and classroom routines is especially valued. This role is competitive because it requires a bachelor’s degree, a valid New York State Birth-2nd Grade and/or PreK-6th Grade certification, and at least two years of urban teaching experience. Before applying, confirm your certification matches the posting and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, which can save research time.
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Salary benchmark
$59,195 avg / yr
Typical range: $37,440–$71,250 based on 300 active listings in New York