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High school graduates and college students: apply today to be an Intern Teacher at Bright Horizons and grow your skills in the early childhood field!
During this 8-week, full–time internship, you’ll work in an early childhood classroom under the supervision and leadership of an early childhood educator who will help you practice and refine your skills. You’ll have the opportunity to network and collaborate with peers across the country and learn from early childhood curriculum experts that will help guide your experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
- Actively participate in all classroom activities and complete required training
- Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
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 before start of internship (June 15, 2026) is required
- Experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
- This internship requires full‑time availability, Monday through Friday, from June 15 through August 7, 2026
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:
Candidates must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and received COVID-19 booster and flu shot to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols and to keep yourself and others safe and free from illness.
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 requirement
The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at the Bright Horizons careers page. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
This position requires in-person work in the Somerville, MA area.
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $17.64 - $24.45 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.
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
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 bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
INTRODUCTION
High school graduates and college students: apply today to be an Intern Teacher at Bright Horizons and grow your skills in the early childhood field!
During this 8-week, full–time internship, you’ll work in an early childhood classroom under the supervision and leadership of an early childhood educator who will help you practice and refine your skills. You’ll have the opportunity to network and collaborate with peers across the country and learn from early childhood curriculum experts that will help guide your experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
- Actively participate in all classroom activities and complete required training
- Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
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 before start of internship (June 15, 2026) is required
- Experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
- This internship requires full‑time availability, Monday through Friday, from June 15 through August 7, 2026
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:
Candidates must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and received COVID-19 booster and flu shot to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols and to keep yourself and others safe and free from illness.
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 requirement
The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at the Bright Horizons careers page. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
This position requires in-person work in the Somerville, MA area.
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $17.64 - $24.45 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.
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
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 bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Care Manager
Align your credentials to Trainee or Specialist category
Your eligibility depends on whether you're within five years of graduating or have specialized expertise. Trainee status suits recent graduates; the Specialist category fits professionals with substantial field experience. Confirm which category your host organization and designated sponsor will support before applying.
Build a training plan before contacting host employers
Every J-1 placement requires a signed training plan outlining learning objectives, supervision structure, and duration. Draft a preliminary version specific to care management competencies so prospective host organizations can review it before formally engaging a designated sponsor.
Search for J-1-compatible Care Manager roles on Migrate Mate
Many employers open to J-1 exchange visitors don't advertise that fact on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers and care management positions that align with J-1 sponsorship, narrowing your search before you invest time in outreach.
Check whether the role triggers the home residency requirement
Care Manager positions funded by a U.S. government agency or your home government, or filled by nationals from countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, carry a two-year home residency requirement after program completion. Verify your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Confirm host organizations have J-1 experience in healthcare settings
Not all health systems or social service agencies have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Ask directly whether the organization has worked with a designated sponsor and whether their compliance team can fulfill DOL-required supervision and reporting obligations throughout your program.
Time your DS-2019 request around your start date
Designated sponsors typically need four to eight weeks to process and issue your DS-2019 after receiving a complete training plan and host agreement. Factor that window into your offer negotiation so your program start date doesn't slip past your planned arrival in the United States.
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Find Care Manager JobsCare Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Care Manager role?
Most Care Manager placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category if you graduated within the past five years, or the Specialist category if you bring recognized expertise in case management, social work, or clinical coordination. The Trainee program requires a structured training plan tied to your field of study, while the Specialist category is based on demonstrable professional experience rather than recent graduation.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the hospital or the sponsor organization?
The employer hiring you is called the host organization, not the visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, which issues your DS-2019, monitors your compliance, and signs your training plan. The host organization cannot issue a DS-2019 on its own, even if it initiated your placement and is paying your stipend or salary.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Care Managers?
Many healthcare employers and social service agencies that welcome J-1 exchange visitors don't label their postings that way publicly. Migrate Mate lets you search for Care Manager roles and U.S. employers that align with J-1 sponsorship structures, so you can identify realistic targets before you begin outreach to designated sponsors or host organizations.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Care Managers?
It depends on your specific situation. If your Care Manager role is funded by a U.S. or home-country government program, or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for social work or healthcare occupations, you'll likely face the two-year requirement. Your designated sponsor will review your DS-2019 application and flag this obligation before your program begins, since it affects any future visa status changes in the United States.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a designated sponsor?
Most designated sponsors require a completed application, proof of relevant credentials or degree transcripts, a written confirmation of interest from a host organization, and a draft training plan outlining your learning objectives and supervision structure. For Care Manager roles, you should also prepare documentation of any licensure, certifications such as a CCM, or clinical supervision hours, since sponsors assess whether your background genuinely aligns with the structured training the J-1 program legally requires.
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