Child Care Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons • Bloomfield, CT

4d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring Associate Teachers to work in person at its early education and preschool child care centers in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Openings are listed at Bright Horizons at Suffield, Bright Horizons at Hall Blvd (Bloomfield), and Bright Horizons at Village Place, serving all age groups. The role provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and guidance and applicable laws and regulations, while ensuring children’s safety. Teachers can learn from early education experts and may pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass required state and company background checks and 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.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and fully participate 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 established 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 compliance with applicable policies, guidance, laws, and regulations.

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.

What This Job Offers

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