Apply now to enjoy a fulfilling career as a FULL-TIME Elementary School Substitute Teacher.  At Chestnut Hill Academy schools division at Bright Horizons our teachers create supportive learning environments by combining academics with a strong sense of community. Make a difference in the lives of children as they learn the importance of being global citizens, problem solvers, and lifelong learners. We are currently hiring for a full-time substitute teacher, for the 2025-2026 school year.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a talented team of teaching professionals
• Create curriculum that is focused on individual learning goals through 21st century technology
• Encourage a student's love of learning and guide him through academic success
• Collaborate with parents to support and share the educational needs of their child
• Nurture your career aspirations and personal growth through ongoing training and support
• At Chestnut Hill Academy, we support our employees in their lives both at home and at work. We ensure a work environment in which each employee's chosen path is respected, rewarded, and celebrated.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Elementary Education or related field required and 5+ years of teaching elementary school strongly preferred
• Valid WA state teaching certificate required
• Meet federal, as well as individual state requirements and maintain credentials for the position
• Demonstrated knowledge of all elements of our curriculum and implementation of lesson plans

Physical Requirements:

This leadership role requires work in person in an elementary school to provide training, oversee the curriculum and instruction, and customer and client services per Chestnut Hill Academy at Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure safety of children in Chestnut Hill Academy's care and the employee.

This role has a mixture of duties including office/computer/phone-based work, in-person supervision of care delivery and employees throughout all areas of the school, family/prospective family interactions which may take place in various areas of the school, and the ability to temporarily sub for brief periods of time on an as-needed basis (e.g., subbing for a classroom teacher)

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The annual starting salary for this position is between $62,000 - $110,000 per year. 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.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k) retirement plan 
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off 
• Career development for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program 

Also, new employees in this role receive 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours worked.  Employees in this role will receive time off with pay on scheduled school holidays and school vacation breaks during the school year.

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 855-877-6866 or [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.