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Full Time Back Up Child Care Teacher
Fort Lauderdale, FLApril 1st, 2026
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons , where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Teacher Bright Horizons at Kid Zone at American Express is now hiring in Sunrise, FL!Full-time positions now available with:Floating b/t All Ages for our back-up program (drop in) from 10:00 a.m -6:30 p.mWe offer competitive pay ranging from $16.50-22.30 per hour based on education and experience.Preferred: DCF45hrs/exams completed (contingent upon state residency OR time in field)Preferred: CDALooking to find a great educator soon!Responsibilities:Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the childrenMaintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestonesEnsure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelinesQualifications:Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferredCDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferredDemonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is requiredFlorida Care Provider Clearinghouse Background Screening https://crw.flclearinghouse.com/Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you – all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities!Physical Requirements:This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions . Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:The hourly rate for this position is between $16.50-22.30 per hour . The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.Benefits:Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement planLife insuranceLong-term and short-term disability insuranceCareer development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree ProgramExplore your passion for early learning; pursue your purpose as a teacher, and enjoy the possibilities of all the places a Bright Horizons career can take you – in a workplace dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion; where you can be you. Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Apply today!Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basisRequirements:Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED requiredEarly childhood coursework, CDA, or degree highly preferredAt least six months of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool preferredExplore your passion for early learning; pursue your purpose as a teacher, and enjoy the possibilities of all the places a Bright Horizons career can take you – in a workplace dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion; where you can be you. Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Apply today!Compensation: $16.50 - $22.30 / hrLife at Bright Horizons:At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title — you're the difference . Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster#:~:text=For%20printing%20/%20posting%20in%20the%20workplace) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA (https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf) If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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