Child Care Associate Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Associate Teacher to work with infants and toddlers at a child care center located at Penn State University. The position involves providing in-person supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations, while ensuring children’s safety. The role offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The pay range is $14.10–$17.50 per hour; actual offers depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors.
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 federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
- Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Must demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
Nice To Haves
- Two years 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 the needs and interests of children.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones.
- Keep the classroom safe and clean by following procedures and guidelines.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave
- 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
