Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions • Lexington, MA

1d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Assistant Teacher for its Lexington, Massachusetts area centers: Bright Horizons at Lexington on Waltham Street and Technology Children's Center at Lincoln Laboratories on Forbes Road. The role works with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children in a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. The employee 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 and applicable laws and regulations, while ensuring children's safety.

The position offers an hourly rate of $18.00 to $22.40, depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant considerations. It is eligible for a $1,000 hiring incentive, payable after 100 days of employment; the incentive expires September 30, 2026. Bright Horizons accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and 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 or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds; 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.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate energy level to perform essential job requirements.

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.
• 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 and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons' care.

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 your family.
• $1,000 hiring incentive, payable after 100 days of employment; expires September 30, 2026.

What This Job Offers

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