Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons • New York, NY

3d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring Assistant Teachers to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. In this role, you will help deliver care, supervision, and curriculum in an early education or preschool child care center, following Bright Horizons’ policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations. You will support children’s safety and development and communicate with parents about their children’s daily milestones. The role is performed in person.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable minimum education and experience requirements. One year of child care, daycare, or preschool experience and a CDA or degree in early education or a related field are preferred.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass required state and company background checks.
• Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold weights greater than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and fully participate in activities.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• 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.
• A 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 their child’s daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
• Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Help ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care.

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