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Toddler Teacher


Job Location:

Tampa, FL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 16 - 21
Posted: 12 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Child Care Teacher
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons where you can make a meaningful impact on childrens 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 position now available at our JPMC at Fountain Square location in Tampa FL near the airport!
  • Schedule: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm; 4 days of 10 hour shifts (one weekday off per week)
  • We offer competitive pay ranging from $17.25 - $21.05 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 childs 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 GEDis 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 bachelors 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 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. Were changing the world of work and family and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons youre 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
This position requires in-person work in the Tampa FLarea.

Compensation:
The hourly ratefor this position is between $17.25 - $21.05 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:

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