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Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Bright Horizons
Palo, Alto, California
$25,75-$31,25 an hour
Full-time

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Imagine your future working with a world-class team where you make a difference for children every day. Imagine learning from experts in your field, and having the opportunity to earn your college degree for free.

Imagine it all as a Bright Horizons Lead Teacher.

Full-time positions are now available working with two-year-old children.

A Bright Horizons Career Includes :

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Career development and FREE college degrees through our Horizons Teacher Degree Program

As a Lead Teacher, you will :

Guide a teaching team to develop classroom plans, goals, and lead hands-on activities based on your observations of the children’s interests and needs.

Communicate daily with parents. Document and share the important milestones in their child’s day.

Keep the classroom safe and clean by following important procedures and guidelines.

Requirements :

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

At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required

12 Child Development units completed required : Child Development, Child, Family, and Community, Introduction to Curriculum, and Principles and Practices.

If applying for an Infant or Toddler position, Infant and Toddler Development class is required as one of the curriculum courses

Transcripts will be required at the time of hire

AA / BA in Early Childhood Education preferred

Pursue your passion for early learning. Fulfill your purpose to make a difference for children and families. Explore the possibilities of where a Bright Horizons career can take you in a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion where you can be you.

Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Apply today!

Compensation Range : $25.75 - $31.25 / hr

The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening.

Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Life at Bright Horizons :

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children and families we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives.

Here, you’ll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending), education assistance (including access to free CDA and ECE degrees), and so much more.

Come build a brighter future with us.

HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?

Contact us at or 855-877-6866

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination.

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Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or .

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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