Child Care Teacher – Two's

Bright Horizons UK

Bright Horizons childcare teacher nurturing toddlers through hands-on early education in New York City. Supervising children, delivering curriculum, communicating with parents, and maintaining a safe classroom.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $23 - $26 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Early Childhood Education, including curriculum delivery and child supervision, while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Capable of maintaining effective communication with parents and responding to emergencies in a preschool environment.

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Early Childhood EducationChild Care ExperienceNew York State Teaching CertificationHealth and Safety ComplianceEmergency Response

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DeliveryChild SupervisionLifting and Carrying ChildrenHealth and Safety TrainingClassroom Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDBackground Check Clearance

Industry Keywords

PreschoolDaycareChild DevelopmentImmunization CompliancePhysical Screening

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
Maintain open communication with parents and share children's daily milestones
Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education/preschool child care center
Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
Participate fully in activities involving lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, and sitting
Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 21 years of age
High school diploma or GED required
9 college credits in Early Childhood Education required
Study plan leading to an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education required
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
Must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
New York State Teaching (B-2, N-6, 1-6, Special Education) or study plan eligible is preferred
At least two years of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool preferred
Ability to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds
Ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and appropriate energy
Ability to comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost
Hiring incentive of $1,500 payable after 100 days of employment
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
Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family