Associate Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers•Coconut Creek, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Associate Teacher to work with preschoolers ages 3–4 at Bright Horizons at Coconut Creek. The role involves providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education and preschool childcare center, following Bright Horizons policies and guidance and applicable laws and regulations. The position requires in-person work in the Coconut Creek area of Florida. Bright Horizons 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 state and company minimum education and experience requirements.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Pass required state and company background checks.
Meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
Complete DCF 45 hours, 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 full 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 the mental and physical alertness and energy needed 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.

Responsibilities

Assist with hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of children.
Maintain open communication with parents and share their child's daily milestones.
Maintain 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, and guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.