At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
5 years teaching experience in group child care setting, must be willing to obtain CDA required
Or a BA/AA in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field required
Or a CDA with one year experience in group child care setting required
Or a bachelor's 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
Or an associate's 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
Or an associate's 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
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
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
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 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 Lansdale or North Wales area of Pennsylvania