Child Care Teacher

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons , where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Teacher .

Merck is seeking experienced, full-time Infant and Toddler Teachers for our West Point Child Learning Center and our Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center!

Developed in the spirit of Merck, the childcare centers are dynamic, nurturing, inclusive environments where children participate in experiences promoting invention and discovery. All Merck childcare centers are NAEYC accredited and enjoy spacious, state-of-the-art facilities, each with its own thoughtfully designed playground.

We are seeking Teachers for two of our centers in the area :

Bright Horizons at West Point (1631 S. Broad Street, Lansdale PA)

Click here for West Point Center Details

Bright Horizons at Upper Gwynedd (500 Dickerson Rd, North Wales PA)

Click here for Upper Gwynedd Center Details

These centers provide child care for the employees of Merck, and both are located on the Merck campus.

We are currently offering a $2,000 hiring incentive to new Teachers, paid out after 100 days of employment.

Enjoy working as a Teacher in one of our Merck centers, with a stellar STEM lab and a Cooking room to enhance your Teaching experience! We also have a focus on summer gardening, with a dedicated gardening space. This is a great opportunity for you to bring your creative skills to work with you!

Both of our Merck childcare centers are NAEYC accredited and enjoy spacious, state-of-the-art facilities, each with its own thoughtfully designed playground and a bike path for children.

Responsibilities :

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

Qualifications :

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements :

OR BA / AA in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field required

OR an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children required

Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.

Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders

Physical Requirements :

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical / screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an early education / preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https : / / careers.brighthorizons.com / job-descriptions . Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and / or pregnancy-related limitations.

Salary / Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures :

The starting hourly rate for this position is between $20.25 - $24.75 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits :

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

Compensation : $20.25 - $24.75 / hr

Life at Bright Horizons :

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title - you're the difference . Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.