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Elementary School Teacher


Job Location:

Rochester Hills, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 41200 - 46350
Posted: 21 August 2026 (13 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Brookfield Academy - Rochester a Bright Horizons Montessori School is seeking an Elementary Teacher to create engaging learning experiences that help elementary-aged students reach their full this role youll create a student-centered learning environment that encourages independence curiosity problem-solving and academic achievement. Through individualized instruction and meaningful relationships youll help students develop the confidence skills and love of learning that prepare them for long-term success.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences that support academic achievement creativity and a love of learning

  • Support students academic social and emotional growth through individualized instruction and meaningful classroom interactions

  • Build strong partnerships with families and colleagues to foster student success and a connected school community

  • Maintain a safe nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that promotes curiosity confidence and well-being

Qualifications:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age with a bachelors degree

  • At least one year of professional teaching experience

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

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at 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 Rochester MI area.

Brookfield Academy - Rochester
1263 S. Adams Road
Rochester Hill Michigan 48309

Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $41200 - $46350. 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 $1250.00 Full time payable upon 100 days of employment.


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

  • Medical dental and vision insurance

  • Paid vacation sick holiday and parental bonding leave

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools

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

  • Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

  • Learn more at Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. Until position is filled.

    Compensation: $41200 - $46350 / Annually

    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.


Required Experience:

IC


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