Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons • Town of Huntington, NY

3d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a part-time Assistant Teacher to work with infants and toddlers at an early education/preschool child care center in the Cold Spring Harbor, New York area. The role provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations, ensuring the safety of children in its care. The position is performed in person.

The role offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The hourly pay range is $17.20–$21.40; the actual offer depends on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age and 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 more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate the range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Maintain the mental and physical alertness and energy needed 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 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.
• Fulfill 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 line 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 employee’s family.

What This Job Offers

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