Bright Horizons·Wellington, Florida
The teacher is responsible for creating hands-on activities to meet children's needs and maintaining open communication with parents regarding milestones. They must also ensure a safe and clean classroom environment by following essential procedures and guidelines.
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Full-time position available with our VPK classroom at Bright Horizons at Wellington.
Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, M-F
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.
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.
The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions [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 Wellington, Florida area.
The hourly rate for this position is between $16.50 - $22.30 an 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.
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$16.50 - $22.30 / hr
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 [bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Market context
Florida VPK teacher openings are often competitive because programs need candidates who already meet state credential requirements and can step into early childhood classrooms with minimal ramp-up. This role typically favors applicants who are at least 21 and have VPK credentials, with prior teaching experience in an accredited early childhood setting helping you stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential details and classroom experience before applying.