What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at Brightside Academy?
Brightside Academy is looking for a caring, dependable Assistant Teacher to help create a safe, engaging classroom where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Opening, closing, and full-time shifts available.
With more than 30 early learning centers across Pennsylvania, Brightside offers a supportive team, nationally recognized curriculum, modern classrooms, and meaningful opportunities to build your career in early childhood education.
Why Brightside Academy
We invest in our teachers with competitive pay, career growth, and benefits that support you both inside and outside the classroom:
Medical, dental, and vision plan options
Up to 25 paid days off plus 9 paid holidays
401(k) & Roth plans with company match
Free short-term disability and life insurance
Child care discounts
Free CDA certification training and credentialing support
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Bonus opportunities, employee discounts, commuter benefits, and more
What We’re Looking For
High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years of experience working with children or a CDA, 45 PD hours, or 9 ECE credits
Opening, closing, or full-time shift availability
Strong organization, communication, and classroom-management skills
A nurturing, dependable, energetic approach to working with children
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Ability to read/write English and use basic Microsoft Office tools
A plus: an Associate degree in Child Development or coursework completed toward an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
What You’ll Do
Support a high-quality, age-appropriate classroom experience
Help implement engaging lesson plans and learning activities
Maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organized classroom
Supervise children and support daily routines, transitions, and classroom ratios
Support each child’s developmental needs and adjust activities as needed
Work closely with the Lead Teacher, families, and center leadership
Follow all health, safety, licensing, and classroom-ratio requirements
Step into Lead Teacher responsibilities when needed
Complete annual professional-development requirements (24 professional development hours or 8 college credits each year)
Join us at Brightside Academy and build a meaningful career with a team that values your strengths, supports your growth, and gives you the tools to create lasting impact for children, families, and your community.
To learn more, visit: https://www.brightsideacademy.com/careers
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Sick Leave