Child Care Teachers

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 positions are available with infants, toddlers & preschoolers in Rensselaer NY 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 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 GEDis required * Minimum of 9 credits in related college-level early education course work or CDA is required * 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred * 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 rangefor this position is between $20.25-24.75 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. This position is also eligible for up to $1,250 Hiring Incentive. * Hiring incentive is paid out 100 days after start date * Start date must be on or before October 31st, 2026 * $1,250 for full-time and $700 for part-time 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 Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. #DSCompensation: $20.25 - 24.75 / hourLife 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 y