About this opportunity
Bright Horizons lists this Child Care Assistant Teacher opportunity in north wales, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant Teacher
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 and part-time Assistant Teacher positions working with Infant and Toddler ages available at these locations:
Bright Horizons at Upper Gwynedd (500 Dickerson Rd, North Wales PA)
Bright Horizons at West Point (1631 South Broad Street, Lansdale, PA)
These centers provide child care for the employees of Merck, and are located on the Merck campus.
Hours Available:
Full time positions will offer a rotating weekly schedule. This approach offers variety in start and end times, helping to balance personal and professional needs while supporting team coverage throughout the day.
Our centers are open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, M-F.
Enjoy working as an Assistant Teacher in a center with a stellar STEM lab and a Cooking room to enhance your experience!
We also have a focus on summer gardening, with a dedicated gardening space, and provide several large playgrounds and a bike path for children. This is a great opportunity for you to bring your creative skills to work with you!
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
Qualifications:
18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
2 years 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
Physical Requirements:
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
Compensation: $16.05 - $19.95 / hr
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 our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
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.
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 or Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Worksite address
north wales, PA, 19454, US
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