Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons • Spartanburg, SC

8d • $14 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a part-time Assistant Teacher to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in an early education and preschool child care center in the Spartanburg, South Carolina area. The position works in person, Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Assistant Teacher supports children’s care, supervision, and curriculum delivery in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations. The role may provide classroom coverage across different age groups as needed.

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. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and pass required state and company background checks. One year of relevant experience and a CDA or degree in early education or a related field are preferred.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass required state and company background checks.
• Meet 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 the range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and 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.

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.
• Communicate openly with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director.
• Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across the center.
• Provide supervision, care, and curriculum delivery in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
• 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 children and adults in the employee’s family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED