High school graduates and college students: apply today to be an Intern Teacher at Bright Horizons and grow your skills in the early childhood field!

During this 8-week fulltime internship youll work in an early childhood classroom under the supervision and leadership of an early childhood educator who will help you practice and refine your skills. Youll have the opportunity to network and collaborate with peers across the country and learn from early childhood curriculum experts that will help guide your experience.

Our 2026 Summer Internship will be from June 15 2026 - August 2026 working 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children

• Actively participate in all classroom activities and complete required training

• 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 GEDbefore start of internship (June 15 2026) is required

• Experience working in child care daycare or preschool settings is preferred

• This internship requires fulltime availability Monday through Friday from June 15 through August 7 2026

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. Were changing the world of work and family and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons youre 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 requirement

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

This position requires in-person work in the greater Seattle area.

Compensation:

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $21.00 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.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

• Learn more at new employees in this role earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked.

  Compensation: $21.00 / hr

  Life at Bright Horizons:

  At Bright Horizons youre more than your job title youre the difference. Whether youre nurturing a childs first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes your work creates real impact. Were 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 or . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.