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Join a leader in early education and family solutions where you'll make a meaningful impact on children's lives and support working families around the world — and you can get started straight out of high school.
At Bright Horizons, we believe in who you are and who you can become. If you're considering a career in early childhood education, you'll find the support, development opportunities, and real-world experience to help you grow, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.
Early childhood education is all about working with young children — from babies to preschoolers ages 0–5 — helping them grow, learn, and explore the world. As an educator, you'll help create a safe, fun, and engaging environment where children can spark their curiosity, build social skills, and develop a love for learning.
Think singing songs, reading stories, exploring through play, and guiding little learners through some of their very first big discoveries. Bright Horizons' Discovery Driven Learning framework puts children's curiosity and imagination first, so you'll be part of a team passionate about making a difference, one child at a time.
Bright Horizons isn't just a workplace. It's a place where you can start your career, build your skills, and create a future with purpose — guided by the values that shape everything we do.
We believe in supporting whole families and creating nurturing environments where children can thrive.
We invest in the professional growth of our team members and the developmental needs of every child.
We welcome you just as you are. This is a place where you belong because you’re you.
We continuously look for ways to improve our programs and services through evidence-based practices and new solutions.
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Build your career as part of an established global organization.
Through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program, eligible educators can have 100% of tuition, books, and fees covered.
Bright Horizons operates in more than 600 locations.
Bring your ideas, experiences, and whole self to work.
Explore roles that help you gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Pay and benefits vary by role, location, and eligibility.
Meet the people, hear the stories, and learn what it really means to build a career in early childhood education at Bright Horizons.
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Bright Horizons believes the next generation of educators deserves more than brochures and career-day speeches — they deserve experiences that help them think, "I could really see myself doing this." That belief inspired the Bright Horizons High School Takeover, bringing early childhood education careers directly into high school classrooms.
Through resume building, SMART goal setting, and hands-on activities — plus personal career stories from Bright Horizons leaders — students built confidence and discovered careers that feel real, reachable, and inspiring.
We believe the lives you change should include your own. That's why Bright Horizons invests in educators through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program — eligible educators can have 100% of tuition, books, and fees covered while earning a Child Development Associate® Credential™ or a college degree in early childhood education.
Bright Horizons offers a range of benefits designed to support eligible employees in different areas of their lives. Benefit eligibility and availability may vary based on role, work status, location, and length of service.
Bright Horizons operates in more than 1,100 locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, and India — giving you the chance to build your career with a large, established global organization, and to explore opportunities wherever life takes you.
Explore opportunities near you →These examples show some of the teaching roles you can explore across Bright Horizons centers. Availability and requirements vary, so use the official careers site to see current openings near you.
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Bright Horizons is a leader in early childhood education and family solutions. In our traditional and back-up child care centers, educators help young children — from babies to preschoolers ages 0–5 — grow, learn, and explore through the Discovery Driven Learning framework, while supporting the working families who rely on us.
Yes. If you love working with children, Bright Horizons can be a great place to start — you can get started straight out of high school in entry-level roles such as Assistant Teacher, early childhood teaching opportunities, and center support roles, with training and development to help you grow.
You can explore Assistant Teacher and early childhood teaching opportunities, center support roles, along with internships, student teaching, and practicum placements through Bright Horizons Student Programs. Pay and benefits vary by role, location, and eligibility.
Yes. Through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program, eligible educators can have 100% of tuition, books, and fees covered while earning a Child Development Associate® Credential™ or a college degree in early childhood education — with support from dedicated success coaches. Eligibility can begin from the first day of employment.
Benefits are designed to support you across health, finances, time, and career — including medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; vacation, sick time and paid bonding leave; the Horizons CDA & Degree Program; and a range of discounts. Eligibility and availability may vary by role, work status, location, and length of service.
Bright Horizons operates in more than 1,100 locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, and India — so you may be able to explore opportunities in different centers and locations as life takes you somewhere new.
Explore roles and internships through Bright Horizons Student Programs, or learn about earning your degree for free through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Your future can start here.
At Bright Horizons, everyone is welcome. We believe employees deserve a workplace where they are appreciated for their talents and accomplishments, can build a sense of belonging, and feel encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.
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Explore student programs →Learn how the Horizons CDA & Degree Program can help you earn your degree with 100% of tuition, books, and fees covered for eligible educators.
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