Child Care Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an Assistant Teacher to help create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. The role works in person at an early education or preschool child care center, providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations. Full-time positions are available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Assistant Teacher supports hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests, communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones, and helps keep the classroom safe and clean. The role collaborates with a team to develop engaging curriculum. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must pass required state and company background checks and 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 is preferred.
- CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of the 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.
- Collaborate with a team to create engaging curriculum that supports children's growth.
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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
