Child Care Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons • Gettysburg, PA

7d • $14 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Associate Teacher to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at Gettysburg College. The role supports children’s learning and care in an early education/preschool child care center, including supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations. The position is performed in person and requires maintaining children’s safety and wellbeing.

Bright Horizons offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The pay range is $14.10–$17.50 per hour; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant considerations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old 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 federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Must demonstrate the full range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
• Must maintain mental and physical alertness and appropriate 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 their child’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 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 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