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Create hands-on activities to meet children's needs and maintain open communication with parents regarding milestones. Ensure a safe, clean classroom environment and provide teaching coverage across various age groups as needed.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 18 years of age, and 12 completed Child Development units. A CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in early education is preferred.
Full job description
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s 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 Bright Horizons Teacher.
($3000 HIRING INCENTIVE)
Full-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
What sets our Back-Up Care Centers apart?
Unique schedules available
Growth Opportunities
State-of-the-art Centers
Ability to support families in their time of need
Responsibilities:
Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations
Qualifications: Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
12 Child Development units completed required: Child Development, Child, Family, and Community, Introduction to Curriculum, and Principles and Practices. If applying for an Infant or Toddler position, Infant and Toddler Development class is required as one of the curriculum courses
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required
Transcripts will be required at time of hire
AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred
Be 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. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.
Physical Requirements: 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.
If 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.
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
The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
This position requires in-person work in the Palo Altoarea.
Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is between $25.75 – 31.45 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.
This position is also eligible for $3000 hiring incentive.
Benefits: Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
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
At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re 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.
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).
If 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 855-877-6866 or [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Related keywords
Early Childhood EducationCDAChild Development UnitsDevelopmentally Appropriate PracticeInfant CareToddler CarePreschool EducationCurriculum PlanningChild SafetyPalo Alto
High-quality education and child care around the world, trusted to fit the way people learn, live and work today
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Newton, Massachusetts
LinkedIn followers
118,553
Total funding
$1.4B
More than 1,000 top employers trust Bright Horizons® (NYSE: BFAM) for proven solutions that support employees, advance careers, and maximize performance. From on-site child care that amplify your culture, back-up care to handle disruptions, and education programs that build critical skills, our services help you achieve more. Find more at brighthorizons.com/at-work.
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How many Education jobs are open in Palo Alto, CA right now?
There are currently 173 open education positions in Palo Alto, CA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Education roles in Palo Alto, CA?
Companies currently hiring include CONCEPT Continuing & Professional Studies Division, Palo Alto University, Calex Sports Inc DBA Euro School of Tennis, Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Oshman Family JCC, Bright Horizons, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Education jobs in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes — 26 of the 173 open education positions offer remote or hybrid work (4 remote, 22 hybrid).
How do I apply for Education jobs in Palo Alto, CA?
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