Associate Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a part-time Associate Teacher to support children in an early education/preschool child care center in the Atlanta, Georgia area. The position serves multiple age groups and works in person at the Bright Horizons–Second Generation location. Scheduled hours are 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The teacher supports children’s care, supervision, and curriculum delivery in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations, while helping maintain a safe classroom environment. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or college degree at no cost. The hourly pay range is $14.85–$18.50; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass required state and company background checks.
- Meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds, and 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.
- 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 or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of children.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones.
- Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required procedures and guidelines.
- Meet mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate state agency and informing the director.
- Provide classroom or age-group coverage as needed across a center or at nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services 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
- Opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost.
- Learning opportunities with early education experts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
