Bright Horizons UK

Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons UK
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeNew Haven • Connecticut • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $19 - $23 per hourWebsite
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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 supervision and care in a preschool setting, with a focus on maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment.

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Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)Child Development Associate (CDA)Early Education Curriculum DeliveryClassroom Safety ProceduresProfessional Experience in Child Care

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, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations
  • Work in person at centers in the New Haven and Orange, Connecticut areas

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
  • Related college-level early education course work or CDA is required
  • Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
  • Candidates must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
  • Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children 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
  • Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements
  • Ability to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally more than 40 pounds
  • Ability to demonstrate 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
  • Ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and appropriate energy levels

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • $1,000 Hiring Incentive for full-time employees, paid 100 days after start date; start date must be on or before December 31st, 2026
  • 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

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Hard Skills
Early Education Course WorkCurriculum DeliveryChild Care SupervisionSafety Procedures ComplianceEmergency Response
Soft Skills
Open CommunicationMental and Physical AlertnessEnergy Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Child Development Associate (CDA)High School Diploma or GED
Industry Keywords
PreschoolChild CareDaycareHealth and Safety TrainingBackground Checks