Bright Horizons
Location
Sacramento, California
Salary
$21 - $26 / HOUR
Assist with hands-on activities to meet children's needs and maintain open communication with parents regarding milestones. Provide teaching coverage across various age groups and ensure a safe, clean classroom environment.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, 18 years of age, and 12 completed ECE units. Experience in childcare settings and a CDA or degree in early education are preferred.
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons as a Substitute Teacher, where you’ll join an inspiring team dedicated to nurturing young learners. Make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day in our vibrant classrooms. As an on-call Substitute, you’ll enjoy flexibility and may have the opportunity to work in different centers and with various age groups.
The hourly rate for this position is between $21.25 - $25.95. 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: Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness Compensation: $21.25 - $25.95 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 California, early childhood substitute teachers are commonly needed to cover staff absences and maintain classroom ratios, so schools and child care programs often look for candidates who can step in quickly and follow center routines. This role can be competitive because it asks for a high school diploma or GED, age 18+, and 6 completed ECE units, while childcare experience and a CDA or early education degree can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your ECE units and prepare examples of classroom support experience before applying.
Salary benchmark
$52,527 avg / yr
Typical range: $41,600–$54,080 based on 173 active listings in California
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