Child Care Teacher, Early Childhood Education
Overview
You will shape daily learning for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at a Bright Horizons center in Nashville. Child Care Teacher roles blend hands-on curriculum delivery with family communication. You join a team of early education experts and gain free access to a CDA or college degree. This position offers full-time and part-time schedules, with pay between $19.00 and $23.20 per hour.
What You'll Do7
- 1Design hands-on activities that meet each child's developmental needs and interests.
- 2Communicate daily milestones with parents through open, consistent updates.
- 3Maintain a safe, clean classroom by following established health and safety procedures.
- 4Step into any classroom or age group to provide coverage across the center or nearby locations.
- 5Implement developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) to guide child interactions and learning.
- 6Adapt activities in the moment to support individual learning styles and group dynamics.
- 7Collaborate with teaching teams to ensure seamless care and curriculum delivery.
Requirements9
- 118+ years old with a high school diploma or GED.
- 2Preferred: college coursework in early childhood education, a CDA, or an associate or bachelor's degree in early education or a related field.
- 3Preferred: 1+ year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
- 4Required: demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
- 5Must pass state and company background checks and meet minimum education and experience requirements.
- 6Ability to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds.
- 7Full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and fully participate in activities.
- 8Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
- 9Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy for essential job requirements.
Salary Insight
$40 - $48k per year
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