Assistant Teacher — Full-Time Shifts & Growth Path

Brightside Academy; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Childcare discounts

CDA training

Professional development

Bonus opportunities

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Brightside Academy is seeking a caring, dependable Assistant Teacher to foster a safe, engaging classroom where children learn and thrive. Opening, closing, and full-time shifts are available, with a national curriculum and supportive team across PA centers.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities, including CDA training and credentialing support, plus professional development and advancement options to grow your career in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 2 years of experience with children or a CDA, 45 PD hours, or 9 ECE credits.

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 hours or 8 college credits annually).
• Join Brightside Academy and build a meaningful career with a team that values your strengths.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Classroom management

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA / PD hours / ECE credits

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brightside Academy is seeking a caring, dependable Assistant Teacher to foster a safe, engaging classroom where children learn and thrive. Opening, closing, and full-time shifts are available, with a national curriculum and supportive team across PA centers.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities, including CDA training and credentialing support, plus professional development and advancement options to grow your career in early childhood education.