Associate Child Care Teacher

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. This role is a full‑time position with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, typically with hours from 10:00 am‑6:00 pm.

• 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.

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
• Preferred: CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.

This position requires compliance with all applicable immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person at a Bright Horizons preschool center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws. For the full set of physical requirements, visit Bright Horizons job‑description portal.

Hourly rate: $14.45‑$17.95 per hour
. The pay range may vary based on experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other factors.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program

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. Join us and help build a brighter future for yourself and others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate 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 of the federal government, including Know Your Rights, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855‑877‑6866 or

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Education Administration Programs

St. Louis, MO

$42,000 – $46,000 (estimated based on full‑time hours)