Lead Educator, VPK

About the Role

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 mentor others on how they can create engaging curriculum and experiences as a Lead Educator for VPK at Bright Horizons at Tampa Palms.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with our philosophy and anti-bias education
• Be a curriculum expert and use educational quality tools to assess and enhance program implementation
• Partner and communicate effectively with families, while mentoring new teachers and serving as a role model for the teaching team

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• CDA with an educational plan to complete an associate degree is required
• Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or child development related field is preferred
• At least three years of professional experience teaching in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
• Experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center is preferred
• Florida Care Provider Clearinghouse Background Screening (https://crw.flclearinghouse.com/45)
• DCF state training hours required (per regulations dependent on experience)

Physical Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is between $19.75 and $24.10. 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

• 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.

This position requires in-person work in the Tampa, Florida area.