Kindergarten Prep Teacher

Company: Bright Horizons Children's Centers
Location: Reading
Posted on: January 21, 2025

Job Description:

Kindergarten Prep Teacher

Imagine your future working with a world-class team where you make a difference for children every day. Imagine learning from experts in your field, and having the opportunity to earn your college degree - for free. Imagine it all as a Bright Horizons Lead Teacher or Kindergarten Prep Teacher.

Full-time positions now available with pre-kindergarteners.

A Bright Horizons Career Includes:

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  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
  
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  401(k) plan
  
  
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  Paid time off
  
  
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  Referral bonus
  
  
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  Career development and FREE college degrees through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program
  
  
  
  *Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time status
  
  As a Child Care Lead Teacher or Kindergarten Prep Teacher, you will:
  
  
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    Guide a teaching team to develop classroom plans, goals, and lead hands-on activities based on your observations of the children's interests and needs.
    
    
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    Communicate daily with parents. Document and share the important milestones in their child's day.
    
    
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    Keep the classroom safe and clean by following important procedures and guidelines.
    
    
    
    Requirements:
    
    Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
    
    
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      At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
      
      
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      CDA or higher level of education required
      
      
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      At least six months of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool required
      
      
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      Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) required
      
      
      
      Pursue your passion for early learning. Fulfill your purpose to make a difference for children and families. Explore the possibilities of where a Bright Horizons career can take you - in a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion where you can be you. Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Apply today!
      
      Compensation Range: $15.25 - $19.75 / hr
      
      
      
      The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opning. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
      
      Life at Bright Horizons:
      
      Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children and families we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you'll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending), education assistance (including access to free CDA and ECE degrees), and so much more. Come build a brighter future with us.

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