Early Child Care Center Associate Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring an Early Child Care Center Associate Teacher to support preschoolers in an early education and preschool child care center in the Foxboro, Massachusetts area. The role provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in person, in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations. The posting describes both full-time and part-time positions. The Associate Teacher helps deliver hands-on activities suited to children’s needs and interests, communicates with parents about daily milestones, and maintains a safe, clean classroom. The role may provide teaching coverage in any classroom or age group across a center or nearby locations. Employees must fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate state agency and informing the director. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program, along with career development opportunities and other listed benefits. The hourly pay range is $18.00–$22.40; actual offers depend on factors including experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Pass required state and company background checks.
- Meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Demonstrate the full range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
- 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 their child’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, 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
- Paid 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
