Child Care Assistant Teacher (Infant)

Bright Horizons • New York, NY

1d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Assistant Teacher to work with infants in an early education/preschool child care center. The role supports children’s supervision, care, and curriculum delivery in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations. The teacher helps create a safe, clean classroom and communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones. The position is performed in person.

Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program, along with career development, caregiving resources, and other benefits. The hourly rate is $18.20–$22.70; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age 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 federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screening, and health and safety training.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Must demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
• Must 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 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.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
• Paid 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