Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons UK

. Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of children .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeFairfield • Connecticut • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $22 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood education, including developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum delivery, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective communication with parents. Capable of providing a safe and nurturing environment for children in a preschool setting.

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Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)Early Childhood EducationCurriculum DeliveryChild Care SupervisionMandated Reporter Requirements

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Hard Skills

Early Education CourseworkCDA CertificationClassroom Safety ProceduresChild Abuse ReportingHealth and Safety Training

Soft Skills

Communication with ParentsMental and Physical AlertnessAbility to Respond to Emergencies

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDBackground Check Compliance

Industry Keywords

Child CareDaycarePreschoolConnecticut RegulationsBright Horizons Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of children
Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones
Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
Fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education/preschool child care center
Follow Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance and comply with applicable laws and regulations
Ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED is required
College-level early education course work or CDA is required
Associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required
Must pass required state and company background checks
Must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements
Ability to work in person in an early education/preschool child care center in Connecticut
Ability to lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally more than 40 pounds
Full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities
Ability to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
Maintain mental and physical alertness and appropriate energy level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to $1,000 hiring incentive for full-time positions at eligible locations, paid 100 days after start date
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
Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family