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Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons

Wayland, MAFull-time$22.75–27.8/hrPosted 3w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$22.75–27.8/hr
Location
Wayland, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher. Bright Horizons seeks a Child Care Teacher to create hands‑on activities, communicate daily milestones to parents, maintain a safe and clean classroom, and provide coverage across age groups, while supporting children’s growth in a nurturing environment.

Key focus areas include Create hands‑on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children, Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones, and Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.

Important skills include Create Hands-On Activities, Maintain Open Communication With Parents, Ensure Safe And Clean Classroom, Follow Essential Procedures And Guidelines, Provide Support In Classroom Or Age Group, and Knowledge Of Developmentally Appropriate Practice For Children.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Create Hands-on ActivitiesMaintain Open Communication With ParentsEnsure Safe and Clean ClassroomFollow Essential Procedures and GuidelinesProvide Support in Classroom or Age GroupKnowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Children

Qualifications

Pass State and Company Background ChecksMeet State and Company Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsMust Be 18+High School Diploma or GED1 Year Professional Experience Teaching in Child Care, Daycare, or Preschool SettingsCDA, Associate, or Bachelor's Degree in Early Education or Related Field

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

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 CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Teacher .

Full-time and part-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Responsibilities:

  • 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 support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations

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

  • CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred

  • Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for 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.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $22.75 to $27.80 per hour . 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.

Benefits:

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

  • Employee Referral Program

Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

Compensation: $22.75 - $27.80 / hour

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 [email protected] . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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