Preschool Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 18,597 - 23,074; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bright Horizons Children's Centers is seeking a dedicated Assistant Teacher in Scranton, PA, to support children’s education and development. In this full-time role, you will assist with hands-on activities, maintain classroom safety, and communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, and experience in child care is preferred. Bright Horizons offers a range of benefits and growth opportunities including free college degrees through their Horizon CDA & Degree Program.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents about their child’s milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.

Skills

Experience in child care

Communication skills

Ability to lift children

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's degree

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.

Full‑time positions are available with preschoolers.

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.

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 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.

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 Scranton, PA area.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $13.50 - $16.75 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.

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 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).