Child Care Associate Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an Associate Teacher to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at UPMC Passavant in McCandless. The teacher helps deliver hands-on activities that reflect children’s needs and interests, communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones, and maintains a safe, clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines. The position is performed in person at an early education/preschool child care center, providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable requirements. Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable minimum education and experience requirements. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Two years of child care, daycare, or preschool experience and a CDA or degree in early education or a related field are preferred. The position pays $14.65–$18.20 per hour. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Bright Horizons offers eligible employees benefits including insurance, paid leave, a 401(k), disability and life insurance, discounts, financial planning tools, career development, free college degrees through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program, and caregiving support and resources.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass required state and company background checks.
- Meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate the full range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
- Maintain the mental and physical alertness and energy needed 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 that meet the needs and interests of children.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
- 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 the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
- Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in employees’ families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
