Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Bright Horizons is hiring a Substitute Teacher to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education or preschool child care center. The role works in person in the airport area of Tampa, Florida, following Bright Horizons’ policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations to ensure the safety of children in the center’s care. The role offers the opportunity to learn from early education experts and pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program. The hourly pay range is $17.25–$21.05. Actual compensation depends on factors such as experience, education, training, certifications, geography, and other business or organizational factors.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children.
- Must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
- Must meet Florida DCF 45-hour requirements, depending on in-state experience and DCF guidelines.
- Must comply with applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons, and client-site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physicals or screenings, and health and safety training.
- Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
- Must demonstrate the full range of motion needed to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
- Must 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 is preferred.
- One year of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create hands-on activities that meet children’s needs and interests.
- Maintain open communication with parents and share their child’s daily milestones.
- Keep the classroom safe and clean by following required procedures and guidelines.
- Meet mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency and informing the director.
- Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, and guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
