Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons • Johnson City, NY

1d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an Assistant Teacher to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The role supports children’s learning and development through hands-on activities, communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones, and maintains a safe, clean classroom. The position also requires fulfilling mandated reporter responsibilities, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director.

This is an in-person position at an early education/preschool child care center in the Johnson City, New York area. The employee provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations. The role requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable minimum education and experience requirements. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The hourly pay range is $16.45–$20.45; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass required state and company background checks.
• Must meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Must 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.
• 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.
• 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 the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents and share their child's daily milestones.
• Keep the classroom safe and clean by following essential 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.

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 the children and adults in your family.

What This Job Offers

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