Child Care Assistant Teacher - Toddler
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
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Job overview
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care is hiring a Child Care Assistant Teacher - Toddler. BrightPath Kids is seeking a Child Care Assistant Teacher for toddlers at its West Hartford Fennway center. The role offers full‑time hours, paid training, and a supportive environment following NAEYC guidelines, with responsibilities including child safety, classroom assistance, and communication with families.
Key focus areas include Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years., Assisting teachers with instruction in the classroom., and Decorating inside and outside of classrooms as needed..
Important skills include Customer Service, Multitask, and Organized. Preferred (not required): Safety And Supervision Of Children, Instruction In The Classroom, Maintaining A Warm And Safe Environment, and Effective Communication With Parents/Guardians.
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Full job description
Center: West Hartford Fennway
Job Type: Full-Time
No evenings or weekends!
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!
No classroom experience? That’s okay – we provide paid training on all classroom procedures!
What will you be doing?
As a Teacher Assistant, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:
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Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
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Assisting teachers with instruction in the classroom.
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Decorating inside and outside of classrooms as needed.
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Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
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Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
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Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.
Top Reasons to join BrightPath:
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We offer a 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
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All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
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We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
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Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
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Full-time staff are given 7 paid holidays off.
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Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.
Requirements:
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High School Diploma or equivalent required
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Strong customer service skills
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Ability to multitask and remain organized
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Ability to work within regular operating hours
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Must meet state criteria for child care employment
If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.
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