Associate Teacher

About the role

Grow your teaching career with Bridges Montessori School at 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 at Bridges Montessori School!

Bright Horizons at Bridges Montessori School in Stuart, FL is hiring a full time Associate Teacher for the Toddler Classroom! Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday Bridges Montessori provides superior education based on Dr. Maria Montessori's belief in progressively nurturing a child's talents and interests to their greatest potential.

Our mission is to help students achieve their inherent promise by providing enriching, purposeful experiences that unleash their natural aptitude for creativity, curiosity, appreciation, learning, understanding, peacefulness, and kindness. Hours for this position will vary, based on center needs.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: 21 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 Montessori certification preferred Florida Care Provider Clearinghouse Background Screening DCF 45 hours required (depending on in-state experience per DCF guidelines) 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. This position requires in-person work in the Stuart, Florida area.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.05 - $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.

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 complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).