Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons • San Mateo, CA

9d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher for full-time work with Twos at an early education/preschool child care center in the San Mateo, California area. The role provides supervision and care, delivers curriculum and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and guidance, and helps ensure children’s safety. The position offers a $3,000 hiring incentive after 100 days of employment. The hourly rate is $20.40–$25.40, with actual offers depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and business needs.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry, or hold weights over 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate a 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 the mental and physical alertness and energy needed to perform essential job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Completed ECE units are preferred: Child Development, Child Family Community, and two curriculum courses. For an Infant or Toddler position, the Infant/Toddler class is required as one of the curriculum courses. Transcripts are required at hire.
• One year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• A CDA or an associate 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 required 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 and care and deliver curriculum and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

• $3,000 hiring incentive after 100 days of employment.
• 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 employee’s family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED