BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care·Newtown, Connecticut
The Assistant Teacher will work alongside teachers to provide a nurturing home-like environment for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, adhering to NAEYC guidelines. Key duties include ensuring child safety, assisting with classroom instruction, maintaining a clean and stimulating environment, and communicating effectively with parents.
Center: Newtown, CT
Job Type: Full-Time
No evenings or weekends!
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids!
As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive.
Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount.
With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us.
Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!
No classroom experience? That’s okay – we provide paid training on all classroom procedures!
What will you be doing?
As a Teacher Assistant, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:
Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
Assisting teachers with instruction in the classroom.
Decorating inside and outside of classrooms as needed.
Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.
We offer a 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
Full-time staff are given 7 paid holidays off.
Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.
If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in Connecticut are typically in steady demand in schools that need classroom support, student supervision, and help with daily routines. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who meet health, safety, and age requirements, including CPR, first-aid, medication administration, a current physical, and a negative TB test. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and transportation before applying.
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