Early Childhood Teacher — Free Degree Paths & Growth

Bright Horizons; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and par-

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term and short-term disability

Life insurance

CDA & Degree Program access

Job summary

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Teacher at the JM Family Center in Deerfield Beach, FL to nurture toddlers and twos. You will create engaging hands-on activities, communicate with families, and maintain a safe classroom under Bright Horizons’ policies.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, and relevant coursework or degree in early childhood education; one year teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is 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 Background Screening (see link)
• DCF 45 hours required (depending on in-state experience per DCF guidelines)

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

Skills

DAP knowledge

Communication with families

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA / associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field

College coursework in early childhood education

Job description

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Teacher at the JM Family Center in Deerfield Beach, FL to nurture toddlers and twos. You will create engaging hands-on activities, communicate with families, and maintain a safe classroom under Bright Horizons’ policies.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, and relevant coursework or degree in early childhood education; one year teaching experience is preferred.