Child Care Substitute Teacher

MP Training and Recruitment; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through Horizons’

CDA & Degree Program

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an on-call Substitute Teacher for the Tampa, Florida area. You will assist with classroom activities, support teachers, and help maintain a safe, engaging environment for children across age groups.

Responsibilities include communicating with families about daily milestones and providing coverage across centers as needed. Applicants must meet state and company background checks and education requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings preferred.
• Background checks required by state and company.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands‑on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe, clean classroom by following procedures and guidelines.
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where coverage is needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA/Associate/Bachelor in Early Education (preferred)

1 year child care experience preferred

Job description

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons at Moffitt Child Development Center as a Substitute Teacher, where you’ll join an inspiring team dedicated to nurturing young learners. Make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day in our vibrant classrooms. As an on-call Substitute, you’ll enjoy flexibility and may have the opportunity to work in different centers and with various age groups.Responsibilities:Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the childrenMaintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestonesEnsure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelinesProvide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locationsQualifications: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 required1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferredCDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferredFlorida Care Provider Clearinghouse Background Screening https://crw.flclearinghouse.com/45 DCF state training hours required (per regulations dependent on experience)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 poundsDemonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activitiesRespond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergenciesMaintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirementsThe 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 Tampa, Florida area.Compensation:The hourly rate for this position is between $15.05 and $18.70 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:Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree ProgramLearn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellnessLife 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.