Full Time VPK Teacher

Bright Horizons; Greenacres (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to shaping young minds as a Kindergarten Prep Preschool Teacher. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while receiving support for your professional development, including the chance to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. In a nurturing environment, you will collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curricula that foster children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. If you are passionate about early education and want to contribute to a workplace that values diversity and inclusion, this opportunity 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

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• CDA and VPK credentials are required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to engage children.
• Maintain communication with parents about milestones.

Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Communication Skills

Child Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA (Child Development Associate)

VPK Credential

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education

Job description

Kindergarten Prep Preschool Teacher

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.

Bright Horizons at Military Trail is now hiring in Lake Worth, FL!

• Full-time positions now available with:
• Pre-K from 9 a.m to 6 p.m
• We offer competitive pay ranging from $16.50-$22.30 per hour based on education and experience!
• Preferred: DCF45hrs/exams completed (contingent upon state residency OR time in field)
• Required: CDA, VPK credential

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

Qualifications:

• 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 is required
• VPK Credential is required
• Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required

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.

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

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:

• 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

Explore your passion for early learning; pursue your purpose as a teacher, and enjoy the possibilities of all the places a Bright Horizons career can take you – in a workplace dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion; where you can be you. Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Apply today!