Child Care Assistant Teacher Floater
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care · Ellington, CT · 1 wk ago
EducationFull-time
About the role
Build your career in early childhood education as a Teacher Assistant at BrightPath Kids, a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community. Join our diverse team of over 5,000 dedicated employees and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. No classroom experience? We provide paid training on all classroom procedures.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
- Assist teachers with instruction in the classroom.
- Decorate inside and outside of classrooms as needed.
- Maintain a warm, safe, and clean environment that permits children to grow and explore.
- Interact with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
- Provide effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.
- Work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to multitask and remain organized.
- Ability to work within regular operating hours (no evenings or weekends).
- Must meet state criteria for child care employment.
Benefits
- 60% child care discount for all employees.
- 401(k) program with company match.
- Professional development opportunities to support long-term career goals.
- Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
- 7 paid holidays for full-time staff.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time staff.
- $10,000 of company-paid life insurance for full-time staff.