Assistant Child Care Teacher- Wauwatosa

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 19,424 - 24,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bright Horizons Children's Centers is seeking a full-time Assistant Teacher in Town of Brookfield, Wisconsin. In this role, you will have the opportunity to impact children’s lives while supporting their development in a safe environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with hands-on activities, maintaining communication with parents about their child’s progress, and upholding a clean classroom. Benefits include medical insurance and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
• 1 year of experience in daycare or preschool settings is preferred.
• A CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with hands-on activities.
• Communicate daily milestones with parents.
• Ensure a clean and safe classroom.
• Support in various classrooms as needed.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication with parents

Classroom safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or degree in early education

Job description

Grow your teaching career with 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 Assistant Teacher.

Full‑time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Hours are M‑F 9:00 a‑6:00 p.

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, 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 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. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://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 $14.10 and $17.50. 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 hiring bonus.

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.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).