Child Care Associate Teacher (Infant)

Bright Horizons • New York, NY

7d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Child Care Associate Teacher to work with infants in person at an early education/preschool child care center in the Long Island City, NY area. The role supports children’s supervision, care, and curriculum delivery in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations. The employee is responsible for helping maintain children’s safety and wellbeing while working with families and following required procedures.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Required state and company background checks, and applicable minimum education and experience requirements, must be met. One year of child care, daycare, or preschool experience and a CDA or degree in early education or a related field are preferred. The hourly pay range is $18.20–$22.70, with actual offers depending on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass required state and company background checks and meet 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.
• Be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
• Fulfill 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, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

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 the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
• Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED