Childcare Associate Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a part-time Childcare Associate Teacher to work with toddlers at the Bright Horizons- Jeannette Cathy Children's Center near College Park, Georgia. The position works in person in an early education/preschool child care center, providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations. Working hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The role supports children's learning and well-being through hands-on activities, communication with parents about daily milestones, and maintaining a safe, clean classroom. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. The position requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. It also requires the physical ability to lift, carry, or hold children and to fully participate in classroom activities, respond to unexpected situations or emergencies, and maintain alertness and energy. Bright Horizons provides reasonable accommodations as required by law.
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 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 the full range of motion needed 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
- 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 essential procedures and guidelines.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and 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, 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, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
- Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee's family.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
