Elementary School Instructional Assistant
About The Position
Chestnut Hill Academy at Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Instructional Assistant to support kindergarten through fifth-grade students. The role is in person at an elementary school and works year-round, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The assistant supports classroom activities, communicates with parents about students’ daily milestones, and helps maintain a safe, clean classroom. The role contributes to a nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth and collaborates with a team to deliver engaging curriculum.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
- Work in person in an elementary school.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working in an elementary school setting preferred.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in education or a related field preferred.
- Valid Washington State teaching certificate preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with classroom activities to meet students’ needs and interests.
- Communicate openly with parents and share students’ daily milestones.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Career development opportunities
- Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
- Up to 9 paid holidays annually, depending on hire date and eligibility
- Up to 40 hours of sick time per year based on a full-time schedule, subject to eligibility and accrual schedules
- Up to 64 hours of vacation time per year based on a full-time schedule, subject to eligibility and accrual schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
