Early Years Facilitator

Company Profile

Bright Horizons is a leading provider of early education and preschools, employer-sponsored child care, back-up care, educational advisory services and other work/life solutions.

We strive to:

• Nurture each child's unique qualities and potential
• Support families through strong partnerships

Collaborate with employers to build family-friendly workplaces

Age Range
The center caters for children between 4 months and up to 6 years of age. The ratio staff to children is 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:8 and 1:10 depending on their age.

Hours
The centers are open from the hours of 8:30 am to 8:30 pm. The shifts are mentioned below:

• 08:30 am to 05:30 pm
• 09:30 am to 06:30 pm
• 10:30 am to 07:30 pm
• 11:30 am to 08:30 pm

Staff are required to work shifts between these hours, so the candidate must be flexible to be able to support each shift timing. The shifts are set on a monthly basis and are rotational.

Unique Qualities
Bright Horizons has over 30,000 employees globally and we are looking to expand our footprint here in India. We are a publicly listed company and provide opportunities for all employees to complete online internal training. We have higher ratios, which mean that we employ more qualified staff to support our children and families. We do not employ maids in the center as we feel that the most important aspect of our business is the people. We operate in U.S.A, U.K, the Netherlands, Australia and India.

Other Benefits
Bright Horizons are pleased to offer a benefits package for all of our employees in India. Statutory Benefits include Provident Fund, Gratuity Scheme, Employee State Insurance, Minimum Wages Act Bonuses, and Maternity Leave.

In addition to the statutory benefits, Bright Horizons discretionary benefits include medical insurance, accident and life insurance, additional annual leave, sick leave voucher and additional leave, tuition reimbursement for childcare qualifications, personal development recognition, Employee Assistant Programme, length of service recognition, annual reviews, and an employee referral scheme.

Role Description For: Teacher / Assistant Teacher

Reports to: Room Lead / Program Coordinator

Purpose of Role

• To be a primary caregiver for a specific group of children, responsible for delivering exceptional care and education, and being the main point of contact for the family in order to build a close, secure attachment with the child.
• To support children's learning and development in partnership with parents, documenting children's experiences on a daily basis, planning for their next steps and evaluating their progress.

Essential / Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• English speaking and writing skills are mandatory.
• Early Years, Child Care, or other teaching qualification
• Experience working with young children either in a professional home base or early years provision
• A University Degree/Diploma In Early Years Childhood Care and Education, Nursery Teacher Training, Montessorri Teacher Training, Diploma in Elementary Education, Bachelors/Masters in Education or similar credential.
• Candidates without the above educational qualifications are also welcome. Freshers are welcome as well.

Essential / Desirable Knowledge:

• Understand child development in order to support all children including children with disabilities.
• Good knowledge of the Revised Early Years Foundation Stage and Welfare Requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures
• Understand the importance of and fulfil the role of a key person
• Understand the importance of ensuring equality and diversity in a nursery setting
• Understanding what is important in determining high quality care and learning for young children.
• An understanding of confidentiality and its importance in the early years setting