Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons•Fort Myers, FL

9d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Child Care Teacher for the Early Preschool classroom serving two-year-old children at the Chicos FAS Early Education Center in the Fort Myers, Florida area. This is an in-person role providing supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and child safety requirements. The schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The teacher creates hands-on activities suited to children's needs and interests, communicates with parents about daily milestones, and maintains a safe, clean classroom. The role may also provide teaching coverage in other classrooms or age groups at the center or nearby locations. Bright Horizons offers opportunities to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through its Horizons CDA & Degree Program. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice, and pass required state and company background checks. Forty-five DCF state training hours are required, subject to regulations based on experience. College coursework or credentials in early childhood education and professional childcare teaching experience are preferred. The position involves physical activity, including frequently lifting, carrying, or holding children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally handling more than 40 pounds. Employees must be able to participate in classroom activities involving a full range of movement, respond appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies, and maintain the alertness and energy required for the role. Applicable immunization, health screening, and safety training requirements must be met.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
Pass required state and company background checks.
Complete 45 DCF state training hours, as required by regulations and dependent on experience.
Meet 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 a full range of motion 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

College-level coursework in early childhood education, a CDA, or an associate or bachelor's degree in early education or a related field.
One year of professional teaching experience in a child care, daycare, or preschool setting.

Responsibilities

Create hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of children.
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 teaching coverage in any classroom or age group where needed across the center or in nearby locations.
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies, procedures, and guidance, as well as applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
Paid 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.
Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee's family.