Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Discounts

Free college degrees

Caregiving resources

Job summary

Bright Horizons in Wesley Chapel, FL is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with hands-on activities and daily milestones. Full-time and part-time roles are available at Bright Horizons at Seven Oaks, with opportunities to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost.

You will work in a classroom, communicating with families and ensuring safety and cleanliness. A HS diploma or GED is required, with CDA or higher preferred; Florida background screening and 45

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• CDA, Associate or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred.
• Florida Care Provider Clearinghouse Background Screening
• DCF 45 hours is required (depending on in-state experience).

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs of children.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or college degree in early education

Job description

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives everyday. 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 positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at Bright Horizons at Seven Oaks in Wesley Chapel.

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
• 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
• Florida Care Provider Clearinghouse Background Screening https://crw.flclearinghouse.com/
• DCF 45 hours required (depending on in-state experience per DCF guidelines)

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.

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 Wesley Chapel area of Tampa, Florida.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $16.10 - $21.70 per hour. 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.

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
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

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 [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.