Early Child Care Center Associate Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an Associate Teacher to support children in an early education and preschool child care center. The role may serve infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and requires providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services according to Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations. The position is in person in the Newburyport, Massachusetts area. Full-time and part-time positions are available. The hourly pay range is $18.00 to $22.40. Actual compensation depends on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant organizational factors. Bright Horizons offers benefits subject to eligibility requirements, including insurance, leave, retirement, disability and life insurance, financial resources, career development, and caregiving support.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must pass required state and company background checks.
- Must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Must 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; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate full range of motion 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 child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
- 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 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, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Help ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care.
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 family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
