Child Care Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Assistant Teacher. Full time Assistant Teacher positions working with Infant and Toddler ages available at these locations: Bright Horizons at Upper Gwynedd (500 Dickerson Rd, North Wales PA) Bright Horizons at West Point (1631 South Broad Street, Lansdale, PA). These centers provide child care for the employees of Merck, and are located on the Merck campus. This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring incentive. Full time positions will offer a rotating weekly schedule. This approach offers variety in start and end times, helping to balance personal and professional needs while supporting team coverage throughout the day. Our centers are open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, M-F. Enjoy working as an Assistant Teacher in a center with a stellar STEM lab and a Cooking room to enhance your experience! We also have a focus on summer gardening, with a dedicated gardening space, and provide several large playgrounds and a bike path for children. This is a great opportunity for you to bring your creative skills to work with you!
Requirements
- Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
- At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
- 2 years of experience with children required
- OR 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children required
Responsibilities
- Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
- Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
- Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
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 our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
- Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
