What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Preschool Teacher position at Bright Horizons?
Grow your teaching career at 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 Teacher.
Full-time and part-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Responsibilities:
Create 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, and 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 professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred or must have completed the following courses: Introduction to the Child Care Profession, Skills and Strategies of Early Childhood and Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care.
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required.
At Bright Horizons, we create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. We collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you – all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.
The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $16.25-$19.85 per hour.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Salary : $16 - $20
