Child Care Assistant Teachers

Bright Horizons; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day! As an Assistant Teacher, you will have the opportunity to grow your teaching career while working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This role offers a chance to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Enjoy a collaborative workplace that supports personal growth and career development. With immediate hiring opportunities, this is your chance to be part of a team dedicated to nurturing the next generation in a safe and engaging environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development programs

Free college degrees for teachers

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet children's needs.
• Communicate daily with parents about milestones.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication skills

Safety and cleanliness procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Early childhood coursework (TECE 1 and 2)

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!

Immediately Hiring at these locations in Wilmington, Delaware:

Bright Horizons at Concord Plaza (3511 Silverside Road)

Nemours Child Development Center (1920 Rockland Road)

Full-time and part-time positions now available with infants, toddlers, twos and preschoolers.

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:

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 required.
• Demonstrated experience working with children; child care, daycare, or preschool preferred.
• Must meet Delaware licensing requirements for an Assistant Teacher. Early childhood coursework, including TECE 1 and 2 (or the equivalent in ECE credits) required.

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.

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.00 - $17.50 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.

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 for you plus free college degrees for your teachers through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

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 is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English and EEO – Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).