Associate Child Care Teacher

Responsibilities

Aid in hands-on activities to meet children's needs and interests.

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.
• 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field 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.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $14.65-$18.20 per hour.

The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

This position is also eligible for a $500 hiring incentive to be paid after 100 days of employment.

Location

We are currently hiring for full-time positions with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at three of our Detroit, MI locations:

• Detroit Diesel (UAW) Child Development Center: 13440 Outer Drive West Detroit, MI 48239
• One Campus Martius: One Campus Martius Detroit, MI 48226
• Midtown Detroit: 1110 Seward Avenue Detroit, MI 48292