Assistant Teacher - Opener, Closer, and Full-Time Available

Job Description

Job Description

Brightside Academy is looking for a caring, dependable

Assistant Teacher

to help create a safe, engaging classroom where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Opening, closing, and full-time shifts available. With more than 30 early learning centers across Pennsylvania, Brightside offers a supportive team, nationally recognized curriculum, modern classrooms, and meaningful opportunities to build your career in early childhood education. Why Brightside Academy

We invest in our teachers with competitive pay, career growth, and benefits that support you both inside and outside the classroom: Medical, dental, and vision plan options

Up to 25 paid days off plus 9 paid holidays

401(k) & Roth plans with company match

Free short-term disability and life insurance

Child care discounts

Free CDA certification training and credentialing support

Professional development and advancement opportunities

Bonus opportunities, employee discounts, commuter benefits, and more

What We’re Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years of experience working with children

or

a CDA, 45 PD hours, or 9 ECE credits

Opening, closing, or full-time shift availability

Strong organization, communication, and classroom-management skills

A nurturing, dependable, energetic approach to working with children

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Ability to read/write English and use basic Microsoft Office tools

A plus:

an Associate degree in Child Development or coursework completed toward an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

What You’ll Do

Support a high-quality, age-appropriate classroom experience

Help implement engaging lesson plans and learning activities

Maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organized classroom

Supervise children and support daily routines, transitions, and classroom ratios

Support each child’s developmental needs and adjust activities as needed

Work closely with the Lead Teacher, families, and center leadership

Follow all health, safety, licensing, and classroom-ratio requirements

Step into Lead Teacher responsibilities when needed

Complete annual professional-development requirements (24 professional development hours or 8 college credits each year)

Join us at Brightside Academy and build a meaningful career with a team that values your strengths, supports your growth, and gives you the tools to create lasting impact for children, families, and your community. To learn more, visit: EEO/M/F