Early Education Assistant Teacher — Free CDA & Degree Path

Bright Horizons; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance (long/short-term)

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Assistant Teacher at the Prisma Health Child Care Center-Midlands in Columbia, SC. You will support infants and toddlers with hands-on activities, help create engaging curriculum, and maintain strong communication with parents about their child’s daily milestones.

The role requires passing background checks, complying with immunization and safety protocols, and being part of a supportive team that promotes growth and learning in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 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
• Drug screening, current immunization record, flu vaccination (or masking during flu season), following Prisma health and safety protocol required

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

Skills

Child care

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA/Associate/Bachelor degree in early education

Job description

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Assistant Teacher at the Prisma Health Child Care Center-Midlands in Columbia, SC. You will support infants and toddlers with hands-on activities, help create engaging curriculum, and maintain strong communication with parents about their child’s daily milestones.

The role requires passing background checks, complying with immunization and safety protocols, and being part of a supportive team that promotes growth and learning in an inclusive environment.