Elementary School Instructional Assistant

BHCC Bright Horizons Children's Centers, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Hill Academy at Bright Horizons is hiring an Elementary School Instructional Assistant. Full-time, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, year round, for Kindergarten–5th grade.

You will assist with classroom activities, communicate with parents about daily milestones, and maintain a safe, clean learning environment following established guidelines. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred; background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Pass required state and company background checks.
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in an elementary school setting preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in education or related field preferred.
• WA state teaching certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all classroom activities to meet the needs and interests of the student.
• Help maintain open communication with parents, sharing students’ daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.

Skills

1 year exp

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

WA state teaching certificate

Job description

Elementary School Instructional Assistant

Grow your teaching career with Chestnut Hill Academy at Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from elementary school education experts, experience this and more as a Chestnut Hill Academy Instructional Assistant. Full-time positions are available with Kindergarten - 5th grades. We are hiring for the shift 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday year round.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with all classroom activities to meet the needs and interests of the student
• Help maintain open communication with parents, sharing their students daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

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 an elementary school settings is preferred
• Associate, or bachelor’s degree in education or related field is preferred
• Valid WA state teaching certificate 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 Chestnut Hill Academy at Bright Horizons can lead you – all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you.

Compensation:

The hourly rate of pay for this position is between $27.00 - $30.00 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.

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 elementary school 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.

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
• 9 paid holidays annually
• 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule
• 64 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule (vacation time may be used for sick leave purposes under any applicable state or local sick or safe time law)

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.

Equal Opportunity:

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).