Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Location
Mercer County, New Jersey
Salary
$17 - $21 / HOUR
The Associate Teacher will assist with hands-on activities tailored to meet the needs and interests of the toddlers in their care. Responsibilities also include maintaining open communication with parents regarding daily milestones and ensuring a safe and clean classroom environment by following all guidelines.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and must pass required state and company background checks. One year of experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred, as is a degree or CDA in early education.
Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required 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 Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you – all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities! Physical Requirements: This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee. The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
The pay range for this position is between $16.85 - $20.95 / hr. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Long-term and short-term disability insurance Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
Market context
Toddler Associate Teacher roles in New Jersey are often in steady demand because centers need staff who can support early learning, routines, and classroom safety. This role is competitive when candidates bring child care or preschool experience, plus a CDA or early education degree, and can meet state and company background check requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with toddlers and prepare to discuss classroom support examples in your application.
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