Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons UK

. Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of children .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $18 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood education, providing supervision and care while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Capable of maintaining effective communication with parents and responding to emergencies in a preschool setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Early Childhood EducationChild Care ExperienceCDA CertificationSafety ComplianceEmergency Response

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DeliveryChild SupervisionLifting ChildrenHealth and Safety TrainingPhysical Screening

Soft Skills

CommunicationMental AlertnessEnergy Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CDAHigh School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

PreschoolDaycareChild CareBright Horizons PoliciesState Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of children
Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones
Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
Work in person in an early education/preschool child care center
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services according to Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance
Comply with applicable laws and regulations and ensure children’s and employees’ safety
Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally over 40 pounds
Respond to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks
Candidates must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
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
Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements
Ability to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight over 40 pounds
Full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities
Ability to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
Maintain mental and physical alertness and appropriate energy to perform essential job requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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