Child Care Assistant Teacher

Bright Horizons UK

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

Posted 10/7/2026full-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, ensuring safety and well-being of children while effectively communicating with parents. Capable of delivering curriculum and responding to emergencies in a preschool setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Early Childhood EducationChild Care ExperienceCDA CertificationClassroom ManagementHealth and Safety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DeliveryChild SupervisionEmergency ResponsePhysical Activity ParticipationSafety Procedures

Soft Skills

CommunicationAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingEnergy and Alertness

Certifications & Qualifications

CDAHigh School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

PreschoolDaycareChild DevelopmentImmunization ComplianceBackground Checks

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
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education/preschool child care center
Follow Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations
Ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care and the employee
Participate in classroom activities and respond to situations or emergencies as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED is required
Must pass required state and company background checks
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 work in person in an early education/preschool child care center
Ability to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally more than 40 pounds
Ability to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and fully participate in activities
Ability to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
Ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy

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
Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
Reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations