Our competitive UPK Teacher salaries range from $29.58 to $35.96 per hour. Salary is determined by your level of education and experience in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Foster the development and growth of children providing a child-centered environment, which is inviting, warm and friendly to children, parents and clients. Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum according to the guidelines established by Bright Horizons Family Solutions and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Review important decisions with his/her supervisor and maintain positive, professional relationships with parents, children and co-workers. Ensure safety and supervision of children at all times by meeting the physical demands of the position. Must be available to work at various centers. May need to be available a variety of hours as schedules will vary. *See Field Teacher Guidelines for more information

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Faculty/Child Relationships: Communicate and interact frequently, affectionately and respectfully. Encourage and model appropriate behavior and expectations. Be attentive, flexible and supportive of children and their families. Practice positive discipline techniques.

Curriculum: Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, materials, activities and environments on a daily basis that provides a balance. Demonstrate respect for diversity, independence and creativity. Provide choice and maintain flexibility. Be able to complete professional documentation of children’s accomplishments for parents, if assigned.

Client/Community/Parent Partnerships: Acknowledge and respond to all parents and visitors in a friendly, courteous and professional demeanor. Invite input on child’s development and care. Communicate daily including events and meetings. Share resources with parents. Assist in parent outreach activities and initiatives to increase registration, use or memberships.

Health/Safety/Nutrition: Supervise children, following all safety and health rules and knowing the number of children in group at all times. Maintain ratios and attendance records. Keep environment safe, organized and accessible to children. Participate in tasks to ensure a clean, safe environment for children.

Professionalism: Maintain confidentiality. Ensure continuity of care and participate in all required meetings/training. Demonstrate knowledge and flexibility of child care practices, continuing ongoing professional growth. Maintain an awareness of current issues, and developments in early childhood education and work/family practices through workshops, professional affiliations and publications.

Teamwork: Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect. Participate in teaching team, communicating directly and resolving conflicts quickly and professionally.

Decision Making

Receives limited direction and exercises independent judgement within the scope of their role

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May take action but must inform Director when caring for a child with a significant injury, acknowledging and listening to a parent concern, filing a neglect and abuse complaint or recording an unusual incident. Refer all other decisions to Teacher or Lead Teacher.

Job Requirements – Education/Experience

A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study (approved by DOHMH) and a current certification in the early childhood grades. This includes: Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2); (Nursery-6); and (Pre-K-6) certification as well as Children with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2).

An equivalent certification from a public or private teacher accrediting organization (out of State) granted reciprocity by the New York State Education Department.

A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study and two years of supervised and documented relevant experience in an early childhood program if currently employed in a permitted child care service.

— Approved study plan

An associate’s (AA or AS) degree in Early Childhood Education, practicum included; or

All study plans must be completed within seven years.

Study plans must be approved by an accredited college.

A person who is study plan-eligible must submit documentation to DOHMH indicating proof of enrollment in such college and specifying the time required for completion of training.

Additional Job Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Follow state, federal and Bright Horizons Family Solutions guidelines. Ensure children’s safety. Demonstrate full range of motion. Be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Must be able to stand and sit on the floor with children for extensive periods of time. Supervise and interact with children outdoors. 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. Demonstrate the qualities of patience, tolerance, commitment, perseverance, flexibility and optimism.

RECOMMENDED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Must have a high school degree or GED. Meet minimum age requirements: Minimum age of 18 with high school diploma or GED. Meet federal, state, city and provincial requirements. Experience working with young children. Some College experience desirable.

Preferred Qualifications include the following:

Must work at least 30 hours a week to be a Field Teacher and receive benefits

Some states may require ECE coursework or related degree

Ability to work at more than one BHFS center

Ability to work with multiple ages groups

Flexibility with hours worked

Professionalism/teamwork

In transfer cases: past performance

Compensation Range: $29.58 to $35.96

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 and EEO – Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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.