Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons • Fishersville, VA

1d • $15 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Associate Teacher to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The role assists with hands-on activities tailored to children’s needs and interests, communicates daily milestones to parents, and maintains a safe, clean classroom. The Associate Teacher fulfills mandated reporter responsibilities and may provide classroom coverage across different age groups at the center or nearby locations.

The position requires in-person work at an early education or preschool child care center in the Fishersville, Virginia area. The employee provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations. The hourly pay range is $14.65–$18.20; offers within the range depend on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and organizational considerations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass required state and company background checks.
• Must 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 10–40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Must demonstrate the full range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
• Must respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• 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.
• CDA, associate, 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 essential procedures and guidelines.
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director.
• Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across a center or in nearby locations.
• Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.

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 family.

What This Job Offers

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