Bright Horizons·Cambridge, Massachusetts
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.
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 Kindergarten Prep 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 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 Department of Early Education and Care Teacher Certified in Preschool required 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. This position requires in-person work in the Cambridge, MA area.
The hourly rate for this position is between $24.75 - $30.20 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 hiring incentive $1,000. payable after 100 days of employment; expires
September 30, 2026
Benefits: Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave Paid State and Federal Holiday's Paid Winter Break (dates TBD) 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 certification in Preschool, with a preference for a CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's degree. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) and pass background checks.
Market context
Massachusetts schools and early learning programs continue to need kindergarten prep teachers, especially candidates who can support early literacy, routines, and social-emotional growth. This role is competitive because employers often prefer a CDA or early education degree plus classroom experience, while the listed benefits and requirements here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you time on research. If you’re applying, highlight developmentally appropriate practice and any experience with young children in your resume and cover letter.