Child Care Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers • Erie, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an Associate Teacher to support children in toddler and preschool classrooms at Penn State Behrend. The teacher assists with hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests, communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones, and helps maintain a safe, clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines. The role is performed in person at an early education/preschool child care center and includes supervising and caring for children and delivering curriculum and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Candidates must also pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements. Two years of child care, daycare, or preschool experience and a CDA or degree in early education or a related field are preferred.

The posted pay range is $13.10–$16.25 per hour. Bright Horizons offers benefits subject to applicable eligibility requirements, including insurance, leave, retirement benefits, disability and life insurance, discounts and financial planning tools, career development, and access to free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Pass required state and company background checks.
• Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• 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 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

• Two years 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 children.
• Maintain open communication with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
• Help ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
• Provide supervision and care, deliver curriculum, and provide 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, 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.
• 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