Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development as an Assistant Teacher. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on young lives while collaborating with a dynamic team to create engaging curricula. You will have opportunities for career advancement, including pursuing a CDA or college degree at no cost. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions and fosters personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about education and want to shape future leaders, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through Horizons 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

Curriculum Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or 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.

Wake Forest Baptist Health is now hiring a full-time Associate Teacher, working with toddlers.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
2. Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
3. Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
4. Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations

Qualifications:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet 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 compliance 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 accordance with applicable laws and regulations, ensuring children’s safety.

The full physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws requiring reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $17.50 - $21.35 per hour. The actual offer will depend on experience, education, certifications, location, and other relevant factors.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Note: There is a conflicting compensation range listed as $13.65 / hr - $17.25 / hr; this should be clarified or removed for consistency.

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re committed to our employees as well as the children, families, and clients we serve, our workplaces support career growth and personal life. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with all relevant laws. For assistance or accommodations during the application process, contact our recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Requests are handled on a case-by-case basis.