Assistant Teacher

Brightside Academy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

401(k) & Roth

Disability & life insurance

Child care discounts

CDA training

Professional development

Bonus opportunities

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Brightside Academy is seeking a caring, dependable Assistant Teacher to help create a safe, engaging classroom where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Opening, closing, and full-time shifts available.

With 30+ centers across PA, Brightside offers a supportive team and a nationally recognized curriculum. We provide competitive pay and benefits including medical/dental/vision, up to 25 paid days off plus 9 holidays, 401(k) with match, disability and life insurance, child care discounts, CDA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years of experience working with children or a CDA, 45 PD hours, or 9 ECE credits.
• Opening, closing, or full-time shift availability.
• Strong organization, communication, and classroom-management skills.
• A nurturing, dependable, energetic approach to working with children.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to read/write English and use basic Microsoft Office tools.
• A plus: Associate degree in Child Development or coursework toward an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Support a high-quality, age-appropriate classroom experience.
• Help implement engaging lesson plans and learning activities.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organized classroom.
• Supervise children and support daily routines, transitions, and classroom ratios.
• Support each child's developmental needs and adjust activities as needed.
• Work closely with the Lead Teacher, families, and center leadership.
• Follow all health, safety, licensing, and classroom-ratio requirements.
• Step into Lead Teacher responsibilities when needed.
• Complete annual professional-development requirements (24 professional development hours or 8 college credits each year).

Skills

Organization

Communication

Classroom management

Nurturing demeanor

Team collaboration

Reading writing English

Microsoft Office basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA / 45 PD hours / 9 ECE credits

Associate degree in ECE or related coursework (plus)

Job description

Brightside Academy is looking for a caring, dependable Assistant Teacher to help create a safe, engaging classroom where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Opening, closing, and full-time shifts available.

With more than 30 early learning centers across Pennsylvania, Brightside offers a supportive team, nationally recognized curriculum, modern classrooms, and meaningful opportunities to build your career in early childhood education.

Why Brightside Academy

We invest in our teachers with competitive pay, career growth, and benefits that support you both inside and outside the classroom:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Up to 25 paid days off plus 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) & Roth plans with company match
• Free short-term disability and life insurance
• Child care discounts
• Free CDA certification training and credentialing support
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Bonus opportunities, employee discounts, commuter benefits, and more

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years of experience working with children or a CDA, 45 PD hours, or 9 ECE credits
• Opening, closing, or full-time shift availability
• Strong organization, communication, and classroom-management skills
• A nurturing, dependable, energetic approach to working with children
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to read/write English and use basic Microsoft Office tools
• A plus: an Associate degree in Child Development or coursework completed toward an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

What You'll Do

• Support a high-quality, age-appropriate classroom experience
• Help implement engaging lesson plans and learning activities
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organized classroom
• Supervise children and support daily routines, transitions, and classroom ratios
• Support each child's developmental needs and adjust activities as needed
• Work closely with the Lead Teacher, families, and center leadership
• Follow all health, safety, licensing, and classroom-ratio requirements
• Step into Lead Teacher responsibilities when needed
• Complete annual professional-development requirements (24 professional development hours or 8 college credits each year)

Join us at Brightside Academy and build a meaningful career with a team that values your strengths, supports your growth, and gives you the tools to create lasting impact for children, families, and your community.

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