Lead Teacher, Dependent Care Services, BHM, FT, 08A-4:30P

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities , with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible , reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
• And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

The Lead Teacher will be responsible for the education and care of each child enrolled in the program in compliance with local and state agencies such as the Florida Department of Children and Families, Department of Health and the United States Department of Agriculture Child Care Food Program. Estimated pay range for this position is $17.27 - $21.93 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

Degrees

• Associates.

Licenses & Certifications

• Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

Additional Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 12 College Credits in ECE or commit to complete within 3 years.
• 45 Hour training mandated by the Florida Department of Children and Families (Part I and Part II).
• Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification.
• Basic computer skills.
• High Scope Curriculum training certificate preferred or complete training within 6 months of hire date.
• Florida Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification is required at time of renewal.
• Maintain professional expertise and certification by obtaining 2.
• 0 CEUs of in-service per year.

Minimum Required Experience: 3 Years

EOE, including disability/vets