Bright Horizons·Atlanta, Georgia
The Associate Teacher provides versatile support across multiple classrooms, assisting with hands-on activities and child supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe, clean environment for children.
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Assistant Teacher. Full-time positions are available with multiple age groups at our Bright Horizons Little Apron Academy near Smyrna, GA. (Working hours can vary from 730am-6pm).
Instead of being in one classroom all day, you'll enjoy variety and build connections across the center. You might cover infant teacher breaks in the morning, catch up with preschoolers at lunchtime, and help with laundry and general cleaning to keep the day running smoothly. It's a great fit for someone who enjoys staying active, building relationships, and making an impact everywhere they go. 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 Assist in supporting the classrooms where help is needed in transitioning to and from classroom to playground, and transitioning within the center.
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 Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference. 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. Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements 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. This position requires in-person work in the Smyrna, GA area.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and pass all required background checks. Experience in childcare and a degree or CDA in early education are preferred.
Market context
In Georgia, childcare associate teacher roles are commonly driven by steady demand for reliable classroom support in early learning settings. This role is competitive because employers often prefer candidates with childcare experience and an early education degree or CDA, while also requiring a high school diploma or GED, age 18+, and background checks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm how your experience aligns before applying.