Bright Horizons Family Solutions·Fort Myers, Florida
The Assistant Teacher will support classroom activities, maintain a safe and clean environment, and communicate daily milestones to parents. They are responsible for providing supervision and curriculum delivery across various age groups as needed.
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 Assistant Teacher. Full-time Assistant Teacher positions are available working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at Chico's FAS Early Education Center in Fort Meyers, Florida!
Assist with 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 Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations
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 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred CDA, Associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field is preferred Florida Care Provider Clearinghouse Background Screening https://crw.flclearinghouse.com/ 45 DCF state training hours required (per regulations dependent on experience) 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 Fort Meyers, Florida area.
The hourly rate for this position is between $15.05 and $18.70 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.
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 WASHINGTON STATE & ANY REMOTE POSITIONS: TA TEAM MUST ADD & FORMAT APPLICABLE PAID TIME OFF DETAILS USING THE RESOURCE IN MS TEAMS – DELETE IF N/A COLORADO & ANY REMOTE POSITIONS (Int/Ext): TA TEAM MUST INCLUDE & CUSTOMIZE THE FOLLOWING – DELETE IF N/A Deadline to Apply: This posting is anticipated to remain open until [DATE]. IF TRULY EVERGREEN, DELETE ABOVE AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and pass all required background checks. Preference is given to those with at least one year of child care experience and relevant early education certifications or degrees.
Market context
In Florida, child care assistant teacher roles are commonly tied to steady demand in centers serving infants through preschoolers, especially where staffing and compliance needs are ongoing. Competition often centers on meeting state or accreditation education and experience requirements, passing Florida background screening, and showing comfort working both indoors and outdoors. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to quickly compare openings, then confirm your credentials and screening status before applying.
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