Child Care Assistant Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Glastonbury is seeking a full-time childcare staff member. No evenings or weekends. Paid training on classroom procedures provided; join a large Busy Bees community with ample growth opportunities and a 60% childcare discount for staff.

Responsibilities include supervising children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, assisting teachers, decorating classrooms, and maintaining a warm, safe learning environment. Strong communication with families is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.
• Meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
• Assist teachers with instruction in the classroom.
• Decorate classrooms as needed.
• Maintain a warm, clean, safe environment for exploration.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians about their child.

Skills

Strong customer service

Multitasking

Organization

Regular operating hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Center: Glastonbury

Job Type: Full-Time

No evenings or weekends! Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath! No classroom experience? That’s okay - we provide paid training on all classroom procedures!

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years.
• Assisting teachers with instruction in the classroom.
• Decorating inside and outside of classrooms as needed.
• Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Top Reasons To Join BrightPath

• We offer a 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match - this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are given 7 paid holidays off.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment