Child Care Associate Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Associate Teacher to work in person at an early education/preschool child care center in Wilton, Connecticut. The role supports the supervision, care, and education of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, including delivering curriculum and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations. Full-time and part-time positions are available. The position offers an hourly rate of $18.00–$22.40, with eligibility for a hiring incentive of up to $1,000. Eligible educators can pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Candidates must meet state and company requirements, pass required background checks, and comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must pass required state and company background checks.
- Must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Must be able to meet the role's physical requirements, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally handling weights over 40 pounds.
- Must demonstrate full range of motion for lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, sitting, and participating in activities, and maintain mental and physical alertness and appropriate energy.
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 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 required procedures and guidelines.
- Meet mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director.
- 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
- Hiring incentive of up to $1,000, subject to eligibility and start-date conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
