Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Deerfield Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free college degrees

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Bright Horizons Teacher in Deerfield Beach to work with toddlers and twos at the JM Family Center. You will create hands-on activities, communicate with parents, and ensure a safe, clean classroom while following guidelines.

A CDA or college degree can be pursued at no cost through the Horizons program. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate practice and meeting regulatory requirements, with opportunities for growth and benefits as part of a

Formación

• Must have DAP knowledge and ability to apply developmentally appropriate practices.
• Higher education in early childhood education or CDA credential preferred.
• Experience in child care or preschool settings is preferred.
• Florida background screening and state-required training may apply.

Responsabilidades

• Create hands-on activities to meet children's needs and interests.
• Maintain open communication with parents about daily milestones.
• Keep classroom safe and clean by following required procedures.
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements and report concerns to the director.

Conocimientos

DAP knowledge

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Education or related field

CDA credential

Descripción del empleo

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. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Teacher.

A full-time position is available with toddlers and twos at Bright Horizons at the JM Family Center in Deerfield Beach!

Responsibilities

• Create 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
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements as defined by the appropriate State agency, including reporting any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the agency and informing the director

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GEDis required
• College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required
• 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.

• 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 pounds
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements

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.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $16.50 - $22.30 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:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insuranceLife 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.