Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 25,072 - 31,271; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a Toddler Assistant Teacher in Lebanon, NH. In this role, you will grow your teaching career while making a meaningful impact on children’s lives. Responsibilities include assisting with activities, maintaining communication with parents, and ensuring classroom safety. Required qualifications include being 18 years old with a high school diploma, and experience in child care is preferred. Compensation ranges from $18.20 to $22.70 per hour, with benefits such as medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks.
• 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings preferred.
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities based on children's needs.
• Maintain open communication with parents about milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Child care experience

Team collaboration

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 Toddler Assistant Teacher.

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.

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.

Join 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.

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.

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures

The hourly rate for this position is between $18.20-$22.70 per hour.

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.

Compensation: $18.20-$22.70 per hour.

Life 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.