Associate Preschool Teacher - Colquitt, GA

Overview

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 preschoolers at our Bright Horizons‑Miller County Care Academy location in Colquitt, GA (working hours are from 10:15am – 7:15pm).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent: lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10–40pounds.
• Occasionally: lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40pounds.
• Demonstrate a 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.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.

Qualifications

• Pass required state and company background checks.
• Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: 18years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1year of experience working in child‑care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• Preferred CDA, associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, care, and deliver curriculum in a preschool child‑care center, in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $12.50 and $15.50 per hour. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational considerations.

Benefits

• 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 the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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