Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons•Stuart, FL

12d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons at Bridges Montessori School in Stuart, Florida, is hiring a full-time Associate Teacher for the Toddler Classroom. The position provides in-person care and education in an early education and preschool child care center, including supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations. Bridges Montessori’s educational approach is based on nurturing each child’s talents and interests through purposeful experiences that support creativity, curiosity, learning, understanding, peacefulness, and kindness. The role’s hours are described as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, though hours may vary based on center needs. The role offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable minimum education and experience requirements.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Pass required state and company background checks and meet applicable state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
Meet Florida Care Provider Clearinghouse background-screening requirements.
Complete 45 hours of DCF training, depending on in-state experience and DCF guidelines.
Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
Demonstrate the range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and 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.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
A CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.
Montessori certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
Maintain open communication with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
Help ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care.