Child Care Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring Assistant Teachers to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at an early education and preschool child care center in Oaks, Pennsylvania. The role involves providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations, while ensuring the safety of children. Full-time and part-time positions are available, as well as seasonal holiday help. 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. Bright Horizons describes its workplace as a community that celebrates individuality, supports employees’ growth and well-being, and recognizes the impact employees have on children, families, and clients.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- 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 federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
- Be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate the range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate fully in activities.
Nice To Haves
- Two years 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 children’s needs and interests.
- Communicate openly with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines.
- Fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate state agency and informing the director.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
- Maintain the alertness and energy needed to perform essential job requirements.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
