Preschool Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions • Jupiter, FL

84d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a full-time Preschool Teacher to work with preschoolers at Bright Horizons at Abacoa in Jupiter, Florida. The position is in person, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The teacher will provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons policies and applicable laws and regulations, helping ensure the safety of children in the center’s care. The role offers a $1,500 hiring incentive, paid after 100 days of full-time employment. The hourly pay range is $16.50–$22.30, depending on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, and geography.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Complete related college-level early education coursework or hold a CDA.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
• Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• 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.
• Have the full range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate energy level to perform essential job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• DCF 45-hour training and exams completed (preferred, contingent upon state residency or time in the field).
• CDA in Preschool (strongly preferred).
• One year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
• CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early education or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
• Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom by following required procedures and guidelines.
• Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with company policies, procedures, guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations and emergencies.

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 the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
• Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family.
• $1,500 hiring incentive, paid after 100 days of full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED