Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons•Kirkland, WA

10d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an Assistant Teacher to work in person at an early education/preschool child care center in the Kirkland, Washington area. The role provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations, with the safety of children and the employee as a priority. Full-time positions are available, with hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Assistant Teacher supports hands-on activities based on children’s needs and interests, communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones, and maintains a safe, clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The position requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. It also involves lifting, carrying, or holding children and participating in classroom activities that require a full range of motion. The employee must respond appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies and maintain the alertness and energy needed to perform essential job requirements. The hourly pay range is $19.60–$24.45. Actual compensation depends on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors. Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
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.
Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
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 is preferred.
A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is preferred.

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.
Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

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.
Up to 9 paid holidays annually, depending on hire date and applicable eligibility requirements.
Up to 40 hours of sick time per year based on a full-time schedule, depending on hire date and applicable eligibility requirements.
Up to 64 hours of vacation time per year based on a full-time schedule, depending on hire date and applicable eligibility requirements.