Child Care Assistant Teacher- 12pm -6pm

Bright Horizons • New York, NY

1d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support 4- and 5-year-old children as they prepare for kindergarten. The role works alongside dedicated educators to create a warm, engaging environment that supports children’s curiosity, confidence, growth, and early learning.

This is an in-person position at Bright Horizons at West 53rd Street in New York, New York. The part-time schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The hourly pay range is $22.13–$23.03, with offers depending on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for 4- and 5-year-old children.
• Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Meet applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and be able to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Have a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities; frequently lift, move, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally handle weights over 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
• A Child Development Associate (CDA), associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in planning and executing daily activities.
• 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, 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, 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 employees’ families.

What This Job Offers

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