Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers • Issaquah, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Assistant Teacher to support children’s learning and development in an early education or preschool child care center. The role involves providing supervision and care, delivering curriculum and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws, and helping maintain a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. The position works in person, full time, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Assistant Teacher works with a team to create engaging curriculum and activities, communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones, and follows procedures and guidelines to keep the classroom safe and clean. Bright Horizons offers opportunities for career development and to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.

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 essential procedures and guidelines.
• Provide supervision and care, and deliver curriculum and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with a team to create engaging curriculum that supports children’s growth and learning.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, subject to eligibility and accrual schedules.
• 40 hours of sick time per year based on a full-time schedule, subject to eligibility and accrual schedules.
• 64 hours of vacation time per year based on a full-time schedule, subject to eligibility and accrual schedules.

What This Job Offers

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