Child Care Associate 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.
• 2 years 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 compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.

Frequent lifting, carrying, or holding children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, or holding 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 pay range for this position is between $16.05 - $19.95 / hr.

Physical Requirements

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

Life at Bright Horizons

At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve.