Child Care Assistant Teacher – Part Time

Bright Horizons UK

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

Posted 10/14/2026part-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 a safe and engaging learning environment while effectively communicating with parents about children's development. Capable of meeting physical demands and responding to emergencies in a childcare setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Early Childhood EducationChild Care ExperienceCDA CertificationCommunication SkillsHealth and Safety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DeliveryChild SupervisionPhysical Activity ManagementEmergency ResponseClassroom Maintenance

Soft Skills

Open CommunicationAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CDAHigh School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Child CareDaycarePreschoolBright Horizons PoliciesImmunization Compliance

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
Work in compliance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, guidance, applicable laws, and regulations
Participate in activities that support children’s safety and development

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 frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally more than 40 pounds
Ability to perform lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, sitting, and other physical activities
Ability to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
Must maintain mental and physical alertness and appropriate energy level

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
Reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations