Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 21,559 - 26,794; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development for you plus free college degrees through Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Job summary

A leading early childhood education provider in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking an Assistant Teacher to help children in their learning journey. This role requires at least a high school diploma and experience working with children. Responsibilities include facilitating activities, communicating with parents, and maintaining a safe classroom environment. The position offers a competitive hourly rate between $15.65 - $19.45 and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as career development opportunities including free college degrees.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated experience working with children required; child care, daycare, or preschool preferred.
• Early childhood coursework, including TECE 1 and 2 (or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Communicate daily with parents and document important milestones.
• Ensure classroom safety and cleanliness by following procedures.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

United States, Delaware, Wilmington

Mar 06, 2026

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!

Immediate Openings

• Bright Horizons at Concord Plaza (3511 Silverside Road)
• Bright Horizons at Nemours (1920 Rockland Road)

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Communicate daily with parents. Document and share the important milestones in their child\'s day.
• Keep the classroom safe and clean by following important procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
• Demonstrated experience working with children required; child care, daycare, or preschool preferred
• Early childhood coursework, including TECE 1 and 2 (or the equivalent in ECE credits) 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 in Bright Horizons 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 $15.65 - $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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Equal Opportunity

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).