Child Care Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons • Morgantown, WV

3d • $13 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Associate Teacher to work with toddlers and young preschoolers in an early education and preschool child care center in person on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. This full-time position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). The employee will provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations, ensuring the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care.

The role supports children’s learning and development through hands-on activities, communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones, and helps maintain a safe, clean classroom. The employee must fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate state agency and informing the director.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED, pass required state and company background checks, and meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements. One year of child care, daycare, or preschool experience and a CDA or a degree in early education or a related field are preferred. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass required state and company background checks.
• Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Work in person at an early education/preschool child care center.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds; 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.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
• Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training 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 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