Child Care Assistant Teacher

Davita Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading child care provider as a Child Care Associate Teacher where you can significantly impact children's lives. This role involves nurturing development through engaging hands-on activities, communication with parents, and classroom safety practices. Opportunities for further education and career growth through CDA and degree programs are also available.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development and free college degrees

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 2 years of experience in child care settings required.
• Preferred education in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities tailored to children's needs.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding milestones.
• Ensure classroom safety by following procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education

Job description

Child Care Associate Teacher
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 Associate Teacher.
Full-time and part-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Now hiring at our Hershey and Harrisburg locations!
Responsibilities:

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  Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
  


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  Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
  


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  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:

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  18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
  


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  2 years of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
  


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  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. Apply today and explore the possibilities!
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 pay range for this position is between $13.10 - $16.25 / hr. 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:

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  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  


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  401(k) retirement plan
  


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  Life insurance
  


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  Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  


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  Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
  

Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

Compensation: $13.10 - $16.25 / hr
Life at Bright Horizons:
Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.
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.