Child Care Assistant Teacher

MP Training and Recruitment; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking Assistant Teachers to support infants and toddlers. Full-time and part-time roles are available at Bright Horizons at Upper Gwynedd and Bright Horizons at West Point in Lansdale, PA.

Centers are on the Merck campus and offer growth through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program. You’ll lead hands‑on activities, communicate with parents about daily milestones, and keep a safe, clean classroom.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years of experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is 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

2 years child care experience

CDA / Associate / Bachelor's 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 and part-time Assistant Teacher positions working with Infant and Toddler ages available at these locations:

• Bright Horizons at Upper Gwynedd (500 Dickerson Rd, North Wales PA)
• Bright Horizons at West Point (1631 South Broad Street, Lansdale, PA)

These centers provide child care for the employees of Merck, and are located on the Merck campus.

Hours Available: Full time positions will offer a rotating weekly schedule. This approach offers variety in start and end times, helping to balance personal and professional needs while supporting team coverage throughout the day.

Our centers are open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, M-F.

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

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed.

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.
• 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
• 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.

Compensation:

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

• 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

Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Compensation: $16.05 - $19.95 / hr

Life at Bright Horizons:

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title - you're the difference. Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve.

Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

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).

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. Whether you're supporting children, families, or our client partners, your work matters - and so do you. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We're changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you're the difference.