Child Care Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child care is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Child Care Associate Teachers. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Candidates will assist in hands-on activities, communicate with parents, and ensure a safe classroom environment. With opportunities for career development and the possibility to pursue a CDA or degree at no cost, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the early education field. Join a dynamic team dedicated to nurturing young minds and shaping future leaders.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through CDA & Degree Program

Qualifications

• Must pass background checks and meet education and experience requirements.
• Preferred: CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in early education.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Child Care Experience

Communication Skills

Curriculum Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or Degree in Early Education

Job description

Child Care Associate Teacher

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 and part-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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 required
• 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.

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The pay range for this position is between $13.65 - $17.00 / 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.

Benefits:

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 opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

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