Child Care Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring Assistant Teachers to work with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers in its Purchase, New York area child care centers. The role involves supporting children’s learning and care in person, with part-time and full-time schedules available. Shifts listed include 9 a.m.–6 p.m., 2 p.m.–6 p.m., and flexibility to work until 6 p.m. The hourly pay range is $18.00–$22.40, depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant considerations. The Assistant Teacher helps deliver hands-on activities, communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones, and maintains a safe and clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines. The role may require providing classroom coverage across the center or nearby locations. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program, along with career development opportunities and benefits subject to eligibility requirements. This is an in-person position in an early education or preschool child care center in the Purchase, NY area. Employees provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and guidance and applicable laws and regulations. The role has physical requirements including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally more than 40 pounds; full range of motion; responding promptly to unexpected situations or emergencies; and maintaining alertness and energy. Employees must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- 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 or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Must demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
- Must 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 to meet children’s needs and interests.
- 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 support in classrooms or age groups where teaching coverage is needed across a center or nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, and curriculum delivery 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, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave
- 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
