Childcare Associate Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Childcare Associate Teacher to work with toddlers at its New Generations location in Atlanta, Georgia. This is an in-person position in an early education/preschool child care center. The teacher supports children’s supervision, care, and curriculum delivery in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations. The posting describes opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Working hours vary between 8:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. The position requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements. Employees must be able to meet the role’s physical requirements, including lifting and carrying children, participating in classroom activities, and responding to unexpected situations or emergencies.
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 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 the range of motion needed 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 a child care, daycare, or preschool setting 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.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom 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 supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Help ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care and the employee.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holiday leave
- Paid parental bonding leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Long-term disability insurance
- 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
