Child Care Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers•Orange, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring Associate Teachers to support infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms at Bright Horizons at Orange and Yale New Haven Health Child Care Center. The role involves providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in person at an early education/preschool child care center, following Bright Horizons policies and applicable requirements to ensure children’s safety. Teachers assist with hands-on activities, communicate with parents about children’s daily milestones, and maintain a safe, clean classroom. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The position is based in Orange, Connecticut. The hourly pay range is $17.20–$21.40, and the position is eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1,000, subject to stated conditions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Must work in person at a child care center in Orange, CT.
Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold weights over 40 pounds.
Must demonstrate the range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.

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 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.
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance.
Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
Maintain the alertness and energy needed to perform essential job 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.
Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family.
Hiring incentive of up to $1,000, paid 100 days after the start date, for qualifying starts on or before December 31, 2026; the stated incentive is $1,000 for full-time and $500 for part-time.