Early Child Care Center Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers•Newburyport, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an Associate Teacher to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in an early education and preschool child care center in the Newburyport, Massachusetts area. The role involves assisting with hands-on activities tailored to children’s needs and interests, communicating with parents about children’s daily milestones, and maintaining a safe, clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines. The Associate Teacher may provide coverage in any classroom or age group across the center or at nearby locations. This is an in-person position. Employees provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services according to Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
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.
Must frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
Must demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
Must respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
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 the needs and interests of children.
Maintain open communication with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
Help ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential 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, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
Maintain children’s safety while they are in Bright Horizons’ care.