Child Care Teacher

Bright HorizonsBright HorizonsBellevue, Washington, United States
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Posted

10/4/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$23 - $28/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The teacher is responsible for creating hands-on activities to meet children's needs and maintaining open communication with parents regarding daily milestones. They must also ensure a safe and clean classroom environment by following established procedures and guidelines.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and possess knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice. One year of professional experience in a child care setting and a CDA or degree in early education are preferred.

Key skills

Early childhood educationClassroom managementCurriculum developmentChild developmentCommunicationSafety proceduresDevelopmentally appropriate practiceSupervisionInstructional supportParent communication

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Education requirements

high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificate

About Bright Horizons

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Employees

14,450

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

More than 1,000 top employers trust Bright Horizons® (NYSE: BFAM) for proven solutions that support employees, advance careers, and maximize performance. From on-site child care that amplify your culture, back-up care to handle disruptions, and education programs that build critical skills, our services help you achieve more. Find more at brighthorizons.com/at-work.

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Job categories

EducationSocial Services

Description

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 teaching position available working 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday shift. 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 GED is required 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred CDA, 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 rate for this position is between $22.75 - $27.80 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: 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 Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and accrual schedules, new employees in this role receive up to: 9 paid holidays annually; 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule, and 64 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule (vacation time may be used for sick leave purposes under any applicable state or local sick or safe time law). Compensation: $22.75 - $27.80 / hr Life 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 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 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

  • •Early childhood education
  • •Classroom management
  • •Curriculum development
  • •Child development
  • •Communication
  • •Safety procedures
  • •Developmentally appropriate practice
  • •Supervision
  • •Instructional support
  • •Parent communication

Benefits

  • •Medical insurance
  • •Dental insurance
  • •Vision insurance
  • •401(k) retirement plan
  • •Life insurance
  • •Long-term disability insurance
  • •Short-term disability insurance
  • •Career development opportunities
  • •Free college degrees
  • •Paid holidays
  • •Sick time
  • •Vacation time

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