Child Care Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions•Greenwich, CT

1d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Associate Teacher for in-person work in an early education/preschool child care center in the Stamford/Greenwich, Connecticut area. The role provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance, applicable laws and regulations, and requirements for ensuring children’s safety. Full-time and part-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The position offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The hourly pay range is $18.00–$22.40; offers within the range depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

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 screening, and health and safety training.
Be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 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.
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 is preferred.
A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field is preferred.

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 defined by the appropriate state agency, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the 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.
Ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care and the employee.