Early Childhood Teacher

Bright Horizons UK

Early Childhood Teacher at Bright Horizons providing care and education to infants and toddlers. Creating engaging activities and maintaining communication with parents while ensuring a safe learning environment.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $25 - $30 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: 18 years of age with a 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 preferred
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick, holiday (state and federal), and parental bonding leave
Paid Winter Break
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

early childhood educationdevelopmentally appropriate practiceteachingclassroom management

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

CDAhigh school diplomaGED