Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Free college degrees

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring an Assistant Teacher to work with infants, toddlers or preschoolers at Concord Plaza or Nemours locations in Wilmington, DE. You will help with hands-on activities, support daily routines, and share milestones with families.

The role is in-person, full-time, with benefits and opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost, focusing on safety and development in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Pass required background checks.
• Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children preferred; TECE 1/TECE 2 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet children's needs and interests.
• Communicate daily with parents and share milestones from the day.
• Keep the classroom safe and clean by following procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

TECE 1 and TECE 2 (ECE credits)

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 aBright Horizons Assistant Teacher!

Immediately Hiring at

Bright Horizons at Concord Plaza (3511 Silverside Road)

Bright Horizons at Nemours (1920 Rockland Road)

Full-time positions are available with infants, toddlers and preschoolers

Responsibilities:

• Assist withhands-on activitiesto meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Communicate daily with parents.Document and sharethe important milestones in theirchild's day.

• Keep the classroom safe and clean by following important 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 GEDrequired
• Demonstratedexperience workingwith children required;child care, daycare, or preschool preferred
• Early childhood coursework, including TECE 1 and 2 (or the equivalent in ECE credits) is preferred

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 athttps://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

This position requires in-person work in the Wilmington, Delaware area.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.65 and $19.45 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
• 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: $15.65 - $19.45 / 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).