Child Care Associate Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Associate Teacher to work with infants and toddlers at its center located at Penn State University. The role involves providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education or preschool child care center, following Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance, applicable laws and regulations, and practices that ensure children’s safety. 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 employee will work in person and must meet applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. The position requires physical and mental alertness to participate in children’s activities, respond to situations and emergencies, and perform essential job duties. The pay range is $14.10–$17.50 per hour, with compensation determined by factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant factors.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and 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 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 weights over 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and fully 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.
- A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of children.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
- Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and 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, and holiday leave.
- Paid 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
