Child Care Center Associate Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an Associate Teacher to support children’s care, supervision, and learning in an early education/preschool child care center. The role assists with hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests, communicates with parents about children’s daily milestones, and helps maintain a safe, clean classroom by following procedures and guidelines. The employee must fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director. Teaching coverage may be needed in any classroom or age group across the center or nearby locations. This position requires in-person work in the Bedford, Massachusetts area. The hourly rate is $18.00–$22.40, with actual offers dependent on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other organizational factors.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- 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/screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Be able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and carrying children, participating in classroom activities, responding to emergencies, and maintaining mental and physical alertness.
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 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 teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across a center or nearby locations.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave
- 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
