Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons • Atlanta, GA

1d • $15 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Associate Teacher to work with infants at its Bright Generations Downtown–Georgia Power Campus location in Atlanta, Georgia. This is an in-person role in an early education and preschool child care center, where the employee will provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations. The scheduled hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The role offers the opportunity to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The hourly pay range is $14.85–$18.50; the actual offer depends on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors.

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable minimum education and experience requirements. The position has physical and health-and-safety requirements, including lifting and carrying children, participating in classroom activities, and responding to unexpected situations or emergencies. Reasonable accommodations are considered in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Must work in person in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
• Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Must be able to meet the position’s stated physical requirements, subject to applicable reasonable accommodations.

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 supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
• 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 a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Maintain the mental and physical alertness and energy needed to perform essential job requirements.

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 children and adults in the employee’s family.

What This Job Offers

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