Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate teachers to join their innovative team in Naples, Florida. This exciting opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on children's lives while working in a state-of-the-art facility designed for early education. You'll engage with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, creating hands-on activities that foster development and learning. Enjoy the chance to collaborate with a dynamic team and benefit from career development opportunities, including free college degrees. If you are ready to inspire young minds and contribute to a nurturing environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Free college degrees through Horizons CDA & Degree Program

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• 1 year of professional teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities for children's interests.
• Maintain communication with parents about milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment.

Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Communication Skills

Child Care Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA, Associate, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education

Job description

Imagine your future as a teacher with a world-class team where you make a difference for children every day. Imagine learning from experts in your field, and having the opportunity to earn your college degree – for free. Imagine it all as a Bright Horizons Teacher.

Arthrex Academy, managed by Bright Horizons, will be opening in March of 2025! We are currently hiring full time Teachers to work with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers. Teachers will join the team to begin training in February 2025.

This beautiful, state-of-the-art center in Naples, Florida will offer spacious classrooms, indoor gross motor rooms, a library, a STEM-focused Innovation Lab, and MUCH more!

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
• May provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations

Qualifications:

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 required
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required
• 45 state-required DCF hours preferred (required if training plan started 1 yr+ or as required by state licensing regulations)

Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you – all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities!

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 accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.40 and $20.75 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates per hour 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
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program