Child Care Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons • West Bloomfield, MI

5d • $15 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Associate Teacher for full-time work with preprimary and elementary age groups. The role supports children’s learning and care by helping deliver hands-on activities, communicating with parents about children’s daily milestones, and maintaining a safe, clean classroom. The employee may provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group across the center. This is an in-person position at an early education/preschool child care center in the West Bloomfield, Michigan area, where the employee will provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations.

The hourly pay range is $14.65–$18.20. The position is also eligible for a $1,250 hiring incentive, payable after 100 days of employment. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program, along with the benefits listed below. Applications are accepted 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 state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or 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 full range of motion 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 children’s daily milestones.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines.
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director.
• Provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across the center.
• Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
• Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.

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 the children and adults in your family.
• $1,250 hiring incentive payable after 100 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

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