Assistant Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons•Palmyra, WI

10d•$14 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an Assistant Child Care Teacher to support infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms at Bright Horizons @ Vita Kids, together with Standard Process. The role involves assisting with hands-on learning activities, communicating with parents about children’s daily milestones, and maintaining a safe, clean classroom. The teacher may provide coverage in any classroom or age group across the center or at nearby locations. The position requires in-person work in an early education/preschool child care center in the Palmyra, Wisconsin area. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. They must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements. One year of child care, daycare, or preschool experience and a CDA or degree in early education or a related field are preferred. The role requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. Physical demands include frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally handling more than 40 pounds; demonstrating a full range of motion; responding promptly to unexpected situations or emergencies; and maintaining the alertness and energy needed to perform essential duties. The hourly pay range is $14.10–$17.50, depending on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational considerations. The position is eligible for a $1,000 hiring incentive.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Pass required state and company background checks.
Meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally handling more than 40 pounds.
Demonstrate the ability to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate fully in activities.
Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
Maintain the mental and physical alertness and energy required to perform essential job duties.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist with hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of children.
Maintain open communication with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required procedures and guidelines.
Fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director.
Provide classroom coverage wherever needed across the center or in nearby locations.
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
Paid 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 children and adults in the employee’s family.
$1,000 hiring incentive.