Associate Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an Associate Teacher to support early education and care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The role assists with hands-on learning activities, communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones, and helps maintain a safe, clean classroom. Teachers may provide coverage in any classroom or age group across the center or at nearby locations. The position requires in-person work at an early education or preschool child care center in the Andover, Massachusetts area, following Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations. Full-time and part-time positions are available. The position offers an hourly rate of $18.00 to $22.40 and a $1,000 hiring incentive after 100 days of full-time employment, valid through December 31, 2026.
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 comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Must demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
- Must 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, 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 required procedures and guidelines.
- Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed, across the center or at nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
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 the employee’s family
- $1,000 hiring incentive after 100 days of full-time employment, valid through December 31, 2026
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
