Associate Child Care Teacher

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 CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Assistant Teacher. Full‑time and part‑time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Responsibilities Assist with 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. Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations. Qualifications Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements. 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred. CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is preferred. Physical Requirements This position requires the employee to comply with applicable federal, state, local 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. Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a weight ranging 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 requirements. The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at Compensation The hourly rate for this position is between $17.20 and $21.40 per hour. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave 401(k) retirement plan Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance Life insurance Money‑saving discounts and financial planning tools Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family Learn more at Equal Opportunity Employment 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr