Associate Teacher - Part Time

Bright Horizons; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,858; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Gaithersburg is seeking dedicated individuals to grow their teaching careers. This part-time role involves engaging hands-on activities with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, while maintaining a safe environment and communicating with parents about their child's development.

Qualified candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED, and having previous experience in childcare is preferred. Benefits include medical insurance and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings preferred.

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.

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, making a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day.

Schedule / Hours

Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Part‑time positions with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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.
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED (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.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Full set of physical requirements can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions.

This position requires in‑person work in the Gaithersburg, MD area.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $18.00 – $22.40 per hour. Actual compensation offers within this range depend on experience, education, certifications, geography, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Money‑saving discounts and financial planning tools.
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family.

EEO Statement

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, and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

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.