Child Care Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support children’s learning and development in an early education or preschool child care center. The role assists with hands-on activities, communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones, and helps maintain a safe, clean classroom. The employee works in person to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable requirements. The role collaborates with a team to create an engaging curriculum and support children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must pass required state and company background checks.
- Must 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.
- 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 by sharing 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.
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, depending on hire date and eligibility.
- Up to 40 hours of sick time per year based on a full-time schedule, subject to eligibility and accrual schedules.
- Up to 64 hours of vacation time per year based on a full-time schedule, subject to eligibility and accrual schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
