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 . 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 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required. 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 all applicable federal, state, local Bright Horizons, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. In addition, the employee must: 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 requirements. The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy‑related limitations. Compensation Hourly rate: $18.00 to $22.40 per hour. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant factors. 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 the Horizons CDA & Degree Program Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family Learn more at Location In‑person work in the Newburyport, MA area. Equal Opportunity and Legal Requirements 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. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr