Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers • Redwood City, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring an Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher to work with children in a Twos/Preschool classroom. The role supports children’s learning and development through hands-on activities, communication with families, and maintaining a safe, clean classroom. The position is performed in person at an early education and preschool child care center in the Redwood City, California area. The posting describes a full-time position and offers a $2,000 hiring incentive after 100 days of employment.

The employee provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations. The role includes mandated reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect. Bright Horizons offers career development opportunities, including the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program.

The hourly pay range is $20.40–$25.40. Actual offers depend on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors. Employees must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• 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 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 a full range of motion, including lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, and sitting, and participate fully in activities.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Completed ECE coursework is preferred, including Child Development, Child Family Community, and two curriculum courses. For Infant or Toddler positions, an Infant/Toddler class is required as one of the curriculum courses.
• 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.
• 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, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations and emergencies.
• Maintain the alertness and energy needed to perform essential job requirements.

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 employee’s family
• $2,000 hiring incentive after 100 days of employment

What This Job Offers

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