Child Care Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers • Orange, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. This role is for a Bright Horizons Assistant Teacher, with full-time and part-time positions available for working with toddlers and preschoolers at centers in Orange, CT. Bright Horizons emphasizes that employees are the difference, creating real impact by nurturing children's first steps or supporting systems. The company fosters a community that celebrates individuality, invests in growth, and supports the whole self, aiming to build a brighter future for employees and the children, families, and clients they serve. Bright Horizons is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities and pregnancy-related limitations.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

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 our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees