Child Care Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons UK

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

Posted 11/4/2026part-timeLincoln • Nebraska • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $16 - $20 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in early childhood education and child care, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective communication with parents. Capable of providing curriculum delivery and supervision across various age groups while maintaining a safe and clean environment.

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Early Childhood EducationChild Care ExperienceCDA CertificationCompliance With Safety RegulationsEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DeliveryChild SupervisionSafety ProceduresEmergency ResponsePhysical Activity Management

Soft Skills

Open CommunicationMental AlertnessEnergy Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CDAHigh School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Child CareDaycarePreschoolHealth And Safety TrainingBackground Checks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with hands-on activities meeting 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 teaching coverage in any classroom or age group across a center or nearby locations
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services according to Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance
Work in an early education/preschool child care center in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED is required
Candidates 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 activity movements
Ability to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
Ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and appropriate energy levels

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