Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool seeks a Child Care Assistant Teacher to create a nurturing environment supporting children's growth. Applicants should have experience with children and a relevant educational background. Enjoy a dynamic work environment and pursuit of a CDA or college degree at no cost. A $2,000 hiring incentive is offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Career development opportunities and free college degrees

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
• 2 years of documented experience with children required.
• 1 year of experience with a college background in early childhood education is acceptable.

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.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Education

High school diploma or GED

15 credit hours in early childhood education

Job description

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Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool provided pay range

This range is provided by Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$15.05/hr - $18.70/hr

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.

Location

Bright Horizons at Upper Gwynedd (500 Dickerson Rd, North Wales PA)

Click here for Upper Gwynedd Center Details

This center provides child care for the employees of Merck, and is located on the Merck campus.

We are currently offering a $2,000 hiring incentive to new Assistant Teachers, paid out after 100 days of employment.

Enjoy working as an Assistant Teacher in a center with a stellar STEM lab and a Cooking room to enhance your experience! We also have a focus on summer gardening, with a dedicated gardening space, and provide several large playgrounds and a bike path for children. This is a great opportunity for you to bring your creative skills to work with you!

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:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
• 2 years of documented experience with children required
• OR 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of documented experience with children required.
  
  

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 starting hourly rate for this position is between $17.50 - $21.35 per hour. 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: $15.05 - $18.70 / 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.

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