Early Childhood Educator

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 .

Merck is seeking experienced, full-time Infant and Toddler Teachers for our West Point Child Learning Center and our Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center!

Developed 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.

We are seeking Teachers for two of our centers in the area:

Bright Horizons at West Point (1631 S. Broad Street, Lansdale PA)

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Bright Horizons at Upper Gwynedd (500 Dickerson Rd, North Wales PA)

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These centers provide child care for the employees of Merck, and both are located on the Merck campus.

We are currently offering a $2,000 hiring incentive to new full time Teachers, paid out after 100 days of employment.

Hours Available:

Full time positions will offer a rotating weekly schedule. This approach offers variety in start and end times, helping to balance personal and professional needs while supporting team coverage throughout the day.

Our centers are open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, M-F.

Enjoy 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!

Both 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.

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

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required

• College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is required

• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

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 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.

Compensation:
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.

This position is also eligible for a hiring incentive of $2,000.

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

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Life at Bright Horizons:

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 View phone number on jobs2careers.com or View email address on jobs2careers.com . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.