Child Care Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an Assistant Teacher to work with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers at its Purchase, New York area child care centers. The role supports children’s care, supervision, and curriculum delivery in person, following Bright Horizons’ policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations. The position may require providing teaching coverage in any classroom or age group across a center or nearby locations. Available schedules include part-time or full-time roles, with hours listed as 9 a.m.–6 p.m., 2 p.m.–6 p.m., or flexible availability through 6 p.m. The hourly pay range is $18.00–$22.40, depending on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant factors. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
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.
- Be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 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 children’s needs and interests.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
- Keep the classroom safe and clean by following essential procedures and guidelines.
- Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across a center or nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental bonding leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Money-saving discounts
- 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
