Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Malvern School; Newtown (CT); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

9 paid holidays

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in the United States is seeking a dedicated Pre-K Teacher Assistant to support teachers and families, delivering nurturing care and adhering to NAEYC guidelines. This role focuses on creating a welcoming, safe home away from home for children in our care.

No evenings or weekends. This full-time position includes paid training, competitive pay, and benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a childcare discount. Join our growing, diverse team today!

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills required.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Must be able to work within regular operating hours.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and supervision of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.
• Assist teachers with classroom instruction.
• Decorate inside and outside of classrooms as needed.
• Maintain a warm, safe, clean environment for children to grow and explore.
• Interact with children to encourage engagement in activities and communicate with parents/guardians.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organized

Regular hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath Kids today!

No classroom experience? That’s okay – we provide paid training on all classroom procedures!

What will you be doing?

As a Pre-K Teacher Assistant, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years.
• Assisting teachers with instruction in the classroom.
• Decorating inside and outside of classrooms as needed.
• Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:

• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are given 9 paid holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment