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About the Role

Bright Horizons is seeking a full-time Pre-Kindergarten Teacher for their Fishkill location in Hopewell Junction, NY. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives, learn from early education experts, and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost.

Responsibilities

• Guide a teaching team to create plans, goals, and lead hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the 4- and 5-year-old children in your classroom.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks.
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 9 hours of college-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Skills

• Early childhood education
• Child development
• Classroom management
• Communication with parents
• Curriculum development

Location

• Hopewell Junction, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• In-person

Experience Level

• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is highly preferred.

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED
• 9 hours of college-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $19.75 - $24.10 per hour

Benefits

• 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

About the Company

• Bright Horizons is a community that celebrates individuality, invests in growth, and supports its employees. They are dedicated to nurturing children's development and supporting families.

Equal Opportunity

• Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
• Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).