Child Care Assistant Teacher - Deerfield

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
Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations

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
  
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.65 - $19.45 per hour.

Schedule

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

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.