Child Care Teacher (19426)

pGrow your teaching career with bBright Horizons/b, where you can make a meaningful impact on childrens lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a bBright Horizons Teacher/b./pp/ppbMerck is seeking experienced, full-time Infant and Toddler Teachers for our West Point Child Learning Center and our Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center! /b/pp/ppDeveloped in the spirit of Merck, the childcare centers are dynamic, nurturing, inclusive environments where children participate in experiences promoting invention and discovery. All Merck childcare centers are NAEYC accredited and enjoy spacious, state-of-the-art facilities, each with its own thoughtfully designed playground./pp/ppuWe are seeking Teachers for two of our centers in the area:/u/pp/ppbBright Horizons at West Point (1631 S. Broad Street, Lansdale PA)/b/ppClick here for West Point Center Details/pp/ppbBright Horizons at Upper Gwynedd (500 Dickerson Rd, North Wales PA)/b/ppClick here for Upper Gwynedd Center Details /pp/ppThese centers provide child care for the employees of Merck, and both are located on the Merck campus./pp/ppbWe are currently offering a $2,000 hiring incentive to new full time Teachers, paid out after 100 days of employment./b/pp/ppbHours Available:/b/pp/ppbFull time positions will offer a rotating weekly schedule. /bThis approach offers variety in start and end times, helping to balance personal and professional needs while supporting team coverage throughout the day./pp/ppOur centers are open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, M-F./pp/ppEnjoy working as a Teacher in one of our Merck centers, with a stellar STEM lab and a Cooking room to enhance your Teaching experience! We also have a focus on summer gardening, with a dedicated gardening space. This is a great opportunity for you to bring your creative skills to work with you!/pp/ppBoth of our Merck childcare centers are NAEYC accredited and enjoy spacious, state-of-the-art facilities, each with its own thoughtfully designed playground and a bike path for children./pp/ppbr /bResponsibilities:/b/pullipCreate hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children/p/lilipMaintain open communication with parents, sharing their childs daily milestones/p/lilipEnsure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines/p/li/ulp/ppbQualifications:/b/pullipCandidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: /p/lilispanAt least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required/span/lilispan5 years teaching experience in group child care setting, must be willing to obtain CDA required/span/lilispanOr a BA/AA in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field required/span/lilispanOr a CDA with one year experience in group child care setting required/span/lilispanOr a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children required/span/lilispanOr an associates degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children required/span/lilispanOr an associates degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children required/span/lilispanDemonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required/span/li/ulp/ppBe part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. Were changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. bAt Bright Horizons, youre the difference./b/pp/ppbr /bPhysical Requirements:/bbr /This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training./pp/ppIf hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee./pullipFrequently 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/p/lilipDemonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities/p/lilipRespond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies/p/lilipMaintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements/p/li/ulp/ppThe full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations./ppbr /This position requires in-person work in the Lansdale or North Wales area of Pennsylvania./pp/ppbr /bCompensation:/bbr /The hourly rate for this position is between $20.25 - $24.75 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors./ppbr /This position is also eligible for a hiring incentive of $2,000./pp/ppbBenefits:/b br /Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: /pullipMedical, dental, and vision insurance /p/lilipPaid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave /p/lilip401(k) retirement plan /p/lilipLong-term and short-term disability insurance /p/lilipLife insurance /p/lilipMoney-saving discounts and financial planning tools /p/lilipCareer development opportunities and free college degrees through our iHorizons CDA amp; Degree Program/i /p/lilipCaregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family /p/lilipLearn more at /p/li/ulp/pp#DS/pp style=text-align:inherit/pp style=text-align:inherit/pCompensation: $20.25 - $24.75 / hrp style=text-align:inherit/pp style=text-align:inherit/ph1bspanLife at Bright Horizons:/span/b/h1h1/h1pspanAt Bright Horizons, youre more than your job title —span /span/spanbiyoure the difference/i/bspan. Whether youre nurturing a childs first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. Were a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others./span/pp/ppBright 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: iKnow Your Rights/iiu,/u /iiFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)/ii and /iiEmployee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA/iiu)./u/i/pp/pp style=text-align:leftIf you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-###-#### or spanspan class=WKM0...@brighthorizons.com/span/span. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis./p