Child Care Associate Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring Associate Teachers to work in person at an early education/preschool child care center in Orange, Connecticut. The role supports children's supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations. The position is listed for toddler and preschool classrooms at Bright Horizons at Orange, and infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms at Yale New Haven Health Child Care Center. The Associate Teacher helps provide hands-on activities tailored to children's needs and interests, communicates with parents about their child's daily milestones, and maintains a safe, clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines. Candidates must meet applicable state and company education and experience standards and pass required background checks. The hourly pay range is $17.20–$21.40, with actual offers depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational considerations. The position is eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1,000 for full-time employees or $500 for part-time employees, paid 100 days after the start date; the start date must be on or before December 31, 2026. Bright Horizons accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and 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 federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate the 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 mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
Nice To Haves
- One year 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 children's needs and interests.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share their child's daily milestones.
- Ensure the classroom is safe and clean by following essential procedures and guidelines.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Help ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons' care and of the employee.
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
- Hiring incentive of up to $1,000 for full-time employees or $500 for part-time employees, subject to stated eligibility terms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
