Child Care Teacher – Infant/Toddler

Bright Horizons UK

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

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $23 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Early Childhood Education, providing supervision and care in compliance with safety and health regulations. Capable of delivering curriculum and maintaining effective communication with parents while ensuring a safe learning environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Early Childhood EducationCurriculum DeliveryChild Care ExperienceSafety ComplianceParent Communication

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentChild SupervisionHealth and Safety TrainingClassroom ManagementEarly Childhood Education Credits

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGEDBackground Check Compliance

Industry Keywords

Child CareDaycarePreschoolBright Horizons PoliciesImmunization Requirements

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 in-person supervision and care in an early education/preschool child care center
Deliver curriculum and services according to Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance
Ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care and the employee

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 21 years of age
High school diploma or GED required
9 college credits in Early Childhood Education and a study plan leading to an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education required
Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred
At least two years of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool preferred
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 at an early education/preschool child care center
Ability to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

$1,500 hiring incentive payable after 100 days of employment
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Career development opportunities
Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations