Bright Horizons Family Solutions·Town of East Greenbush, New York
Lead a teaching team to create plans and hands-on activities for children aged 4 to 5 years. Maintain open communication with parents regarding milestones and ensure a safe, clean classroom environment.
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 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 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.
The hourly range for this position is between $20.25-24.75 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. This position is also eligible for up to $1,250 Hiring Incentive. Hiring incentive is paid out 100 days after start date Start date must be on or before June 30th, 2026 $1,250 for full-time and $700 for part-time
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.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for 4- and 5-year-olds. A CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in early education and one year of professional experience are preferred.
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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