Early Child Care Center Teacher

Bright Horizons UK

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

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeBedford • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $23 - $28 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and provides effective supervision, care, and curriculum delivery in early childhood education settings. Ensures compliance with safety regulations and maintains open communication with parents regarding children's milestones.

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Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)Child Care ExperienceSafety ComplianceEffective CommunicationClassroom Management

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DeliveryChild SupervisionEmergency ResponseHealth and Safety TrainingPhysical Activity Participation

Soft Skills

Open CommunicationMental AlertnessEnergy Management

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDCDA (Child Development Associate) Preferred

Industry Keywords

Early Childhood EducationPreschoolDaycareChild Abuse ReportingMandated Reporter

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 and informing the director
Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group across a center or nearby locations
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services according to Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance
Comply with applicable laws and regulations and ensure children’s and employees’ safety

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED required
Must pass required state and company background checks
Must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children required
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
Ability to frequently 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
Mental and physical alertness and appropriate energy to perform essential job requirements
College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field preferred
1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings preferred

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
Reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations