Preprimary Associate Teacher
Bright Horizons
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- Pay
- $14 to $18
- an hour
- Location
- West Bloomfield, MI
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 14
- 5 days ago
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About the company
Bright Horizons
Education management · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Assist with hands-on activities, communicate with parents about children's daily milestones, and maintain a safe and clean classroom.
- Provide classroom or age-group coverage as needed.
What you need
- A high school diploma or GED and age 18 are required.
- A CDA or degree in early education or a related field is preferred; the role also requires background checks and the ability to meet stated physical demands.
- Education: a high school diploma, an associate degree, a bachelor's degree or a professional certificate
Key skills
CDAhigh school diplomabachelor’s degree
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Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- sick
- holiday
- parental bonding leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- disability insurance
- Life insurance
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Grow your teaching career with Brookfield Academy, West Bloomfield a Bright Horizons Montessori School , 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 at Brookfield Academy, West Bloomfield.
Full-time positions are available with Preprimary.
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
Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center
Qualifications:
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 accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
This position requires in-person work in the West Bloomfield, MI area.
Brookfield Academy - West Bloomfield
2965 Walnut Lake Road
West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $14.65 - $18.20 / 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.
This position is also eligible for a hiring incentive of $1,250.00 Full time payable upon 100 days of employment.
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
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
Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness
Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. Until position is filled.
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Compensation: $14.65 - $18.20 / 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.