Associate Teacher

MP Training and Recruitment; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development

Free college degrees

Job summary

Bright Horizons seeks an Assistant Teacher to support focused, hands-on activities that meet each child's needs and interests. In this role you will maintain open communication with parents about daily milestones in a warm, collaborative setting.

You will ensure a safe, orderly classroom and adhere to health and safety guidelines while supporting children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of experience in child care, daycare, or preschool is preferred.
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents about their child’s daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team to support children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field

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.Responsibilities:Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the childrenMaintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestonesEnsure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelinesQualifications: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 required1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferredCDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferredJoin us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. 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. Apply today and explore the possibilities!Physical Requirements:Candidates must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and received COVID-19 booster and flu shot to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols and to keep yourself and others safe and free from illness.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.Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:The hourly rate for this position is between $19.60 - $24.45 per hour . 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.Benefits:Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement planLife insuranceLong-term and short-term disability insuranceCareer development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree ProgramCompensation: $19.60 - $24.45 per hourLife at Bright Horizons:At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.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).If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.