Childcare Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons; Bloomfield (CT); In loco; USD 24.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Bright Horizons is hiring Assistant Teachers across Connecticut, with opportunities at multiple CT locations. The hourly pay ranges from $17.45 to $21.70, and select locations offer a $1,000 hiring incentive.

You’ll work in person in Bright Horizons’ early education centers, supporting children with developmentally appropriate activities and maintaining a safe environment. Qualifications include being 18+, HS diploma or GED, and background checks; 1 year of child care experience is preferred,

Competenze

• 18+ years old with a HS diploma or GED.
• 1 year of child care experience preferred.
• CDA/Associate/Bachelor in early education preferred.

Mansioni

• 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.
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements as defined by the appropriate State agency, including reporting any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the agency and informing the director.

Conoscenze

18+ age requirement

HS diploma or GED

Child care experience 1y preferred

CDA/Assoc/Bachelor in early ed pref

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

CDA/Associate/Bachelor in Early Education preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

A Pay Increase + Free College Degrees at Bright Horizons We've made an exciting update. Compensation for this position has recently increased to better support and reward talented educators. 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.

Now Hiring Teachers Across Multiple Locations in Connecticut

Join our team and explore opportunities in communities throughout Connecticut.

Earn up to $1,000 in Hiring Incentives at Select Locations!

• Bristol
• Bloomfield
• Glastonbury
• Suffield

Hiring Incentives of up to $1,000 available at Suffield location only.

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
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements as defined by the appropriate State agency, including reporting any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the agency and informing the director

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

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you.

At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference

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.

• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements

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 accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

This position requires in-person work in various areas of CT.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $17.45 – 21.70 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.

This position is also eligible for up to $1,000 Hiring Incentive.

• Hiring incentive is paid out 100 days after start date
• Start date must be on or before December 31st, 2026
• $1,000 for full-time and $500 for part-time

Hiring Incentives of up to $1,000 available at Fairfield, Orange, Trumbull. and New Haven locations only.

Benefits

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

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

Compensation: $17.45 - $21.70 / hour

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.