Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Free college degrees through Horizons

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC. seeks an Assistant Teacher in the Redwood City area to support Twos/Preschool classrooms. The role involves hands-on activities, parent communication, and ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment. In-person work at a Bright Horizons center is required.

Eligible candidates can pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost, with a $2000 hiring incentive after 100 days. This full-time position offers benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Pass required state and company background checks.
• 18+ with HS diploma or GED.
• Transcripts required at time of hire.
• 1 year of experience in child care preferred; CDA/AA/Bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities for children.
• Maintain open communication with parents about daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following guidelines.
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements as defined by state agencies.

Skills

Child care experience

Parent communication

Safety procedures

Background checks compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE units preferred

Transcripts required

CDA/Associate/Bachelor's preferred

Job description

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. $2000 Hiring Incentive after 100 days of employment. Full‑time position available with Twos/Preschool.

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 ECE units completed preferred: Child Development, Child Family Community and 2 curriculum courses.
• If applying for an Infant or Toddler position the Infant/Toddler class is required as one of the curriculum courses.
• *Transcripts will be required at time of hire.*
• 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 the Redwood City, California area.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $20.40 - $25.40. 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
• 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

Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Compensation: $20.40 - $25.40 / 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). Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. You’re the difference Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. Whether you're supporting children, families, or our client partners, your work matters — and so do you. 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.