Child Care Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early education is looking for passionate individuals to join their team as Associate Teachers. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives while collaborating with a dynamic group of educators. The position offers full-time opportunities, allowing you to engage with toddlers and help shape their development in a nurturing environment. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, this organization provides avenues for career advancement, including free college degrees. If you are dedicated to fostering children's growth and want to be part of a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass background checks and meet education/experience requirements.
• Preferred 2 years of experience in child care or preschool settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet children's needs.
• Maintain communication with parents about their child's milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in early education

Job description

Bright Horizons Family Solutions | Erie, PA 16505

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 Associate Teacher.

Full-time positions are available with toddlers, located at Penn State Behrend!

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

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 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 ~~~. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures

The pay range for this position is between $12.30 - $15.30 / hr. 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
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

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).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at ~~~ or ~~~. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.