Assistant Teachers

Responsibilities

Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
  
• Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
  
• 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
  
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.
Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy 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 our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
  
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

Schedule

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions.

Pay

The hourly pay for this position is between $15.05 to $18.70 per hour.

Contact Information

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com.

About the Role

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Assistant Teacher.

Requirements

Full-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and twos.

Skills

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed.

Benefits

We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways.

Pay / Schedule / Benefits

At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference. This position requires in-person work in the Research Triangle Park, NC area.