Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is seeking an Assistant Teacher to work in person at an early education/preschool child care center in the Bedford, New Hampshire area. The role supports children’s supervision, care, and curriculum delivery in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations. The position offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The employer is looking for availability between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and/or 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The hourly rate is $16.05–$19.95, with actual offers depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must pass required state and company background checks.
- Must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Able to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities.
- Able to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
- Able to maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
- 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 children’s daily milestones.
- Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required procedures and guidelines.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Help ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care and of the employee.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- 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
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
- Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
