Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons UK

Child Care Teacher at Bright Horizons creating hands-on activities for children while maintaining communication with parents. Ensuring a safe environment for social, emotional, and physical development.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $25 - $30 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to create engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for children while maintaining effective communication with parents. A strong commitment to ensuring a safe and clean learning environment is essential.

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Hard Skills

Developmentally Appropriate PracticeChild CareTeachingClassroom ManagementActivity PlanningChild Development Knowledge

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

MA DEEC Teacher CertificationCDA

Industry Keywords

Early EducationDaycarePreschoolChildhood EducationSafety Procedures

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

18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
MA DEEC teacher certification required (Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care)
1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program