Child Care - Summer Support Teacher

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in early childhood education seeks a Child Care - Summer Support Teacher to assist with classroom activities while promoting children's growth. This role will involve collaboration with parents and the team to deliver impactful educational experiences. The position is full-time, focusing on creating a nurturing environment for the children.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Qualifications

• Candidates must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in child care preferred.
• CDA or higher education in early education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to engage children.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in Early Education

Job description

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Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool provided pay range

This range is provided by Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$16.85/hr - $20.45/hr

Bright Horizons at River School Newport now hiring

Child Care - Summer Support Teacher

30 Newport Pkwy

Jersey City, NJ 07310

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.

Full-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
• 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 state and company 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 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.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $16.85 - $20.45 / 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
  
  

This is a temporary seasonal position ending August 31, 2025

Compensation: $16.85 - $20.45 / hr

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 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.

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