Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher - Preschool for its center at Riverchase in Birmingham, AL. This full-time role involves creating a safe, nurturing environment and an engaging curriculum to support the development of preschoolers.
What You'll Do
- Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
- Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
- Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance
- Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training
What We're Looking For
- 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
- Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
- Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children
Nice to Have
- 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings
- CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field
Team & Environment
Collaborate with a dynamic team at Bright Horizons, an inclusive workplace where you can be you. We believe in collaborative workplaces designed to grow careers and support personal lives, and are as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $14.45 - $19.55 / hr
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Child Care Discount (subject to space availability)
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at Bright Horizons at Riverchase in Birmingham, AL 35244.
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.
