Child Care Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,181 - 25,072; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A children's education organization in Pittsburgh is seeking a Child Care Associate Teacher to support children's development in a nurturing environment. The role involves interacting with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and maintaining communication with parents. Preferred candidates have a high school diploma and experience in child care. This position offers competitive pay and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings preferred.
• CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in early education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities for children's needs and interests.
• Maintain open communication with parents on daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following guidelines.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication skills

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or college degree in early education

Job description

Overview

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. Locations in Northside, Oakland, Southside, and downtown!

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

• 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 in the job descriptions. 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 $14.65 - $18.20 / 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

• 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. Compensation: $14.65 - $18.20 / hr

Life at Bright Horizons: At Bright Horizons, you\'re more than your job title - you\'re the difference. Whether you\'re nurturing a child\'s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We\'re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

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).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.