Child Care Assistant Teachers
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring Assistant Teachers for full-time positions working with toddlers and 2-year-olds/young preschoolers. The role supports children's care, supervision, and learning in an early education or preschool child care center. Assistant Teachers help deliver curriculum and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and procedures, applicable laws, and safety requirements. The position requires in-person work in the NYC, NY area. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The company also describes career development opportunities and caregiving resources for employees and their families.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have 2 years of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
- Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Be able to perform the role's physical requirements, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally more than 40 pounds; demonstrating full range of motion; responding promptly to emergencies; and maintaining mental and physical alertness.
Nice To Haves
- CDA, associate degree, 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 children's daily milestones.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
- Meet mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance, applicable laws and regulations, and child-safety requirements.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
