Bright Horizons·New York
The teacher will implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities to support the learning and growth of 4-year-old children. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe, clean classroom environment and communicating daily milestones to parents.
At Bright Horizons, we believe early childhood education has the power to shape futures. As a Universal 4K Teacher, you’ll support classrooms across multiple centers, creating safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environments where children can grow, learn, and thrive. You’ll help 4-year-old children build the skills and confidence they need for kindergarten and beyond. .
Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. 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.
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.
The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions [https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions]. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
The hourly rate for this position is between $35.96 to $42.75 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.
Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
$35.96-$42.75 per hour
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 [https://www.eeoc.gov/poster#:~:text=For%20printing%20/%20posting%20in%20the%20workplace], Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) [https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf] and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA [https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf]).
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 [bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Market context
In New York, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady school staffing needs and competition for educators who can demonstrate strong instruction and classroom leadership. This role is competitive because it calls for advanced chess knowledge, proven teaching experience, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting student success. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show concrete teaching results and leadership examples.