Bright Horizons
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Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher

Pay
$26 – $31 per hour
Location
San Francisco, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
23 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • CDA preferred
  • state background check
  • ECE units (12)
  • developmentally appropriate practice
  • child development curriculum
  • classroom management
  • child safety procedures

Also useful

  • CDA
  • Associate degree in early childhood education

About the role

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 college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Lead Preschool Teacher at Laurel Heights in San Francisco!

Responsibilities

Guide a teaching team to create classroom plans, goals, and lead 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 Fulfill mandated reporter requirements as defined by the appropriate State agency, including reporting any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the agency and informing the director

Qualifications

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required 12 ECE units completed required: Child Development, Child Family Community and 2 curriculum courses.

If applying for an Infant or Toddler position the Infant/Toddler class is required as one of the curriculum courses. *Transcripts will be required at time of hire.* 12 to 18 months of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required CDA, Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or child development related field is preferred Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) 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. This position requires in-person work in the San Francisco, California area.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $25.75 - $31.45. 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.

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 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).

Read the original posting

From Bright Horizons's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 18, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher role at Bright Horizons?

The Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher posting at Bright Horizons states compensation of $26 – $31 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Bright Horizons's official career site.

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This Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher position at Bright Horizons is located in San Francisco, CA (On-site). Always check Bright Horizons's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

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