Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers•Kirkland, WA

2d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an Assistant Teacher to work in person at an early education/preschool child care center in the Kirkland, Washington area. The role provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and other services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and requirements intended to ensure the safety of children and employees. Full-time positions are available, working 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The hourly pay range is $19.60 to $24.45; actual offers depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program, along with other benefits and development support.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
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/screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Be able to work in person in the Kirkland, WA area.
Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
Demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.

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.
Keep the classroom safe and clean by following procedures and guidelines.
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in line with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
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.

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.
Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in employees' families.
Up to 9 paid holidays annually, subject to eligibility and accrual schedules.
40 hours of sick time per year based on a full-time schedule, subject to eligibility and accrual schedules.
64 hours of vacation time per year based on a full-time schedule, subject to eligibility and accrual schedules.