Child Care Teacher

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 **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 - College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred - 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred - Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required 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. **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. - Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds - Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities - Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies - Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements 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 accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations. This position requires in-person work in the Columbus, OH area. Ohio Health Children Center and Preschool 835 Thomas Lane Columbus, Ohio 43214 **Compensation:**The hourly rate for this position is between $17.25 - $21.05 / hr. 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 a hiring incentive of $1,250.00 Full time payable upon 100 days of employment. **Benefits:**Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility re