Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons • New York, NY

1d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an Assistant Teacher to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in an early education/preschool child care center. The employee will provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services according to Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance, while complying with applicable laws and regulations and ensuring the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ 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. Candidates must meet state and company requirements, pass required background checks, and comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements. Per NYU Langone, a flu vaccine by October 15 is required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• 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/screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Per NYU Langone, flu vaccine by October 15 is required.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
• 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 is preferred.
• A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in early education or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to 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.
• Ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

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