**Now Hiring in Inova Fairfax, VA!** **NOW OFFERING $1,000 HIRING INCENTIVE for Qualified Infant Teachers!** *Eligibility requirements apply. Incentive paid after 100 days of employment **Teachers are everyday heroes! Do work that matters at a company that offers you more… including the opportunity to earn an ECE college degree for free!** If you value the impact that high-quality curriculum and hands-on learning has on young children, then **Bright Horizons** is the place for you! A Lead Teacher position is available working with infants. **Bright Horizons** is committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. Consistently named one of FORTUNE‘s "100 Best Companies to Work For," we invite you to take your career to the next level by offering you MORE, including: + Extensive benefits including 401(k), health insurance, and paid time off + Beautiful child care centers with extensive resources and an engaging curriculum designed to align with NAEYC standards **As a Lead Teacher you will:** + Communicate regularly with parents to support, guide, and share in their child’s development + Guide your teaching team to develop classroom plans, goals, and hands-on activities based on your observations of children’s interests and skills + Document and share the special moments and important milestones of the children in your care **Must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements including:** + At least six months of experience working with children in a professional setting + At least 18 years of age with high school diploma or GED + CDA or higher Preferred + Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) + Pass required state and company background checks Full-time positions available. Complete your online application today for immediate consideration. Applications are open only to those who meet minimum qualifications. Compensation Range: $20.75 - $25.35 / hr The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. **Life at Bright Horizons:** Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children and families we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you’ll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending), education assistance (including access to free CDA and ECE degrees), and so much more. Come build a brighter future with us. HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION? Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866 Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and EEO – Spanish (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf) along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf) . Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.