Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons UK

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

Posted 10/30/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $19 - $23 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood education, ensuring the safety and development of children through hands-on activities and effective communication with parents. Complies with health and safety regulations while maintaining a clean and engaging classroom environment.

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Early Childhood EducationDevelopmentally Appropriate PracticeClassroom ManagementChild Safety ProceduresCommunication with Parents

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DeliveryChild CareEmergency ResponsePhysical Activity ParticipationLifting and Carrying Children

Soft Skills

Open CommunicationMental AlertnessEnergy Level Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

CDAHigh School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Child Care CenterPreschoolBright Horizons PoliciesHealth and Safety TrainingBackground Checks

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
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education/preschool child care center
Follow Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations
Ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee
Frequently lift, carry, or hold children and participate fully in classroom activities
Respond immediately and appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED is required
College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is required
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 lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds frequently and more than 40 pounds occasionally
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

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