Child Care Teacher – Back Up Care

Bright Horizons UK

Child Care Teacher creating hands-on activities to meet children's needs at Bright Horizons. Maintaining safe classrooms and open communication with parents in Boston, MA area.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeBoston • 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
Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations

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, 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

early childhood educationdevelopmentally appropriate practiceteachingclassroom management

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsflexibility

Certifications

CDAhigh school diplomaGED