Bright Horizons Family Solutions·Columbia, South Carolina
The assistant teacher will support hands-on activities to meet children's needs and maintain open communication with parents regarding daily milestones. They are also responsible for ensuring a safe, clean classroom environment and providing coverage across different age groups as needed.
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.
Prisma Health Child Care Center-Midlands, a brand new center in Columbia, SC, is now hiring full-time Teachers working with infants and toddlers.
Join the team and enjoy all the center has to offer - large classrooms, an indoor gross motor room, STEAM lab, age-specific natural playgrounds, a spacious staff lounge, a stocked teacher resource room and more!
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 Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations
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 Drug screening, current immunization record, flu vaccination (or masking during flu season), following Prisma health and safety protocol required 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 hourly rate for this position is between $13.65 and $17.05 per hour. 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 Compensation: $13.65 / hr - $17.05 / hr Life at Bright Horizons: At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others. Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and pass all required background checks. One year of experience in a child care or preschool setting is preferred, along with relevant certifications like a CDA or degree in early education.
Market context
Teaching assistant openings in South Carolina are often tied to early childhood and classroom support needs, so schedules and certification requirements can make these roles competitive. Employers commonly look for candidates who can commit to weekday hours and complete South Carolina Health & Safety and First Aid/CPR certifications. This platform AI-summarizes the original job description’s requirements and benefits, helping you review the details faster; if you’re considering applying, confirm your certification status and availability before moving forward.
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