Associate Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Associate Teacher to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in an early education and preschool child care center in the McLean, Virginia area. The role provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations. The position is performed in person and may require providing teaching coverage in any classroom or age group across a center or nearby locations. The Associate Teacher supports children’s learning and care, communicates with parents about daily milestones, and helps maintain a safe and clean classroom. 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.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass required state and company background checks and 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; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate the full 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 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 any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
- Paid 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 your family.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
