Associate Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Assistant Teacher. Part-time positions are available with infants and toddlers. Bright Horizons is a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed, offering rewards, opportunities, and support. The company is changing the world of work and family, emphasizing that employees are the difference. At Bright Horizons, employees are more than their job title; they create real impact, whether nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting systems behind the scenes. It is a community that celebrates individuality, invests in growth, and supports the whole self, believing that when employees thrive, so do the children, families, and clients served. Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. The company complies with federal government resources like Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Assistance or reasonable accommodation for the application process can be requested by contacting the recruitment helpdesk.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

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 our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees