Preschool Teacher

Bright Horizons; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 30,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher for their Jupiter location. In this full-time position, you'll engage with preschoolers and design educational activities that cater to their developmental needs while ensuring open communication with parents.

Successful candidates should have a CDA or degree in early education and experience in a related role. This position offers competitive hourly pay, ranging from $16.50 to $22.30, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must pass required state and company background checks.
• 1 year of professional experience teaching in child-care settings is preferred.
• Strongly preferred: CDA in Preschool.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet children's needs.
• Maintain open communication with parents.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom.

Skills

Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)

Communication with parents

Creative activity planning

Education

CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Preschool Teacher

Jupiter, Florida, 33458

Teachers & Center Support

Job Type: Full time

Full‑time position available with preschoolers at Bright Horizons at Abacoa in Jupiter, Florida.

Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday‑Friday

Preferred: DCF 45hrs/exams completed (contingent upon state residency OR time in field)

Strongly preferred: CDA in Preschool

This position offers a $1,000 hiring incentive, to be paid out after 100 days of full‑time employment.

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

• 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
• Related college‑level early education coursework or CDA 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

Physical Requirements

• 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

This position requires in‑person work in Jupiter, Florida.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $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
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Life 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.