Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Assistant Teachers. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on children's lives while working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. You'll assist in creating engaging activities, maintain open communication with parents, and ensure a safe learning environment. With opportunities for professional development, including pursuing a CDA or college degree at no cost, this is a fantastic chance to grow your teaching career in a supportive and inclusive workplace. Join a collaborative team dedicated to nurturing the next generation!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through CDA & Degree Program

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass background checks and meet education requirements.
• 1 year of experience in child care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet children's needs.
• Maintain communication with parents about milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.

Skills

Child Care

Communication Skills

Curriculum Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or Associate's Degree in Early Education

Bachelor's 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 Assistant Teacher.

Full-time positions are available 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

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. 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 this link. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $16.05 - $19.95. 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 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: $16.05 - $19.95

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.

HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?

Contact us at [e-mail] or 855-877-6866.

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO - English and EEO - Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should 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.