Associate Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an Associate Teacher to support children in an early education and preschool child care center. The role involves providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and requirements intended to ensure the safety of children and employees. Positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The position requires in-person work in the Fishersville, Virginia area, and may require providing classroom coverage across a center or at nearby locations. 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. The hourly pay range is $14.65 to $18.20, with actual compensation depending on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- 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 federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry, or hold weights over 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate the full range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and fully 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 the needs and interests of children.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
- Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines.
- Fulfill mandated reporter requirements defined by the appropriate state agency, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the agency and informing the director.
- 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, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
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 employees’ families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
