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Full Time Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Mar 2026
💰 $43,400/yr

About the role

Child Care Teacher

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.

Full-time positions now available at our JPMC at Highland Oaks location in Tampa, FL!

  • Positions available with: Preschool

  • Varying schedules: 7:30AM - 6:00PM | 4 ten-hour shifts 

  • We offer competitive pay ranging from $16.10 to $21.70 per hour based on education and experience.


Responsibilities:
  • Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
  • Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
  • Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

Qualifications:
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 required
  • Related college-level early education course work or CDA is required
  • 1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
  • Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children is required
  • Florida Care Provider Clearinghouse Background Screening https://crw.flclearinghouse.com/
Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.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.
  • Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
  • Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully 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
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 accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.This position requires in-person work in the Tampa, FL area.
Compensation:The hourly rate for this position is between $16.10-21.70 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 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 our Horizons CDA & Degree Program 
  • Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family 
  • Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness 
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