Child Care Associate Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an Associate Teacher to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The role supports children’s learning and care through hands-on activities, communication with parents about children’s daily milestones, and maintaining a safe, clean classroom. Employees work in person at an early education or preschool child care center, providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations. Full-time positions are available. The position requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, health, and safety training requirements. The role also involves physical activity and alertness to ensure children’s safety. Compensation is $14.10–$17.50 per hour; actual offers depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors. Bright Horizons accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable 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 frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Must demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
- Must maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Two years 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.
- Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required procedures and guidelines.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple, unexpected, or emergency situations.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
