Step into a role where your passion for education and childrens development will shine. As a Universal Pre-K Teacher at Bright Horizons youll create a vibrant and nurturing environment that encourages our young learners to thrive. Youll lead the design and implementation of a curriculum that prepares 3- and 4-year-old children for kindergarten while celebrating their unique abilities and backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• Develop engaging hands-on activities designed to cater to the childrens interests and promotes their kindergarten readiness

• Maintain open communication with parents sharing their childs 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:

• 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

• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for 4- and 5-year-old children is required

• A Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study (approved by DOHMH) and a current certification in the early childhood grades. This includes: Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2); (Nursery-6); and (Pre-K-6) certification as well as Children with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2).

• An equivalent certification from a public or private teacher accrediting organization (out of State) granted reciprocity by the New York State Education Department.

• A bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study and two years of supervised and documented relevant experience in an early childhood program if currently employed in a permitted child care service.

• Approved study plan

• An associates (AA or AS) degree in Early Childhood Education practicum included; or

• All study plans must be completed within seven years.

• Study plans must be approved by an accredited college.

• A person who is study plan-eligible must submit documentation to DOHMH indicating proof of enrollment in such college and specifying the time required for completion of training.

Join us to create a safe nurturing environment that supports childrens 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.

In this role you must maintain both mental and physical alertness ensuring you have the appropriate level of energy to meet the essential job requirements. You must be ready to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies. The position demands a full range of

motion allowing you to lift reach squat climb sit and fully participate in various activities. You will frequently need to lift move or hold children weighing between 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally you may be required to handle weights exceeding 40 pounds. 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 $29.58 to $35.96per 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:

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.

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.