Assistant Teacher - Opener, Closer, and Full-Time Available

Brightside Academy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Child care discounts

CDA certification training

Professional development

Career advancement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Brightside Academy is seeking a caring Assistant Teacher to help create a safe, engaging classroom where children learn, grow, and thrive. Opening, closing, and full-time shifts are available, with a supportive team and nationally recognized curriculum.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development, including CDA training and credentialing support. Join us to build your career in early childhood education at one of our 30+ centers in Pennsylvania.

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 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 PD hours or 8 college credits each year)

Skills

Shift availability

Classroom management

Organization

English literacy

Microsoft Office basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA/PD hours/EC E credits

Associate degree in Child Development (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

To learn more, visit: https://www.brightsideacademy.com/careers

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