Child Care Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Meilsen; Vor Ort; EUR 19.000 - 24.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Childcare discount

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

BrightPath Kids Milford Center is seeking a Lead Teacher to work with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years, following NAEYC guidelines and developmentally appropriate practices. You will create engaging, idea-based activities, maintain a warm, clean learning environment, communicate with families about their child’s progress, and support growth.

Benefits include childcare discount, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and health

Qualifikationen

• TECE 1 & TECE 2 or PP-ECE, or 120 hours toward a CDA with 10+ hours in each CDA area.
• CDA credential accepted as qualification for the role.
• At least 9 college credits in early childhood education or child development.
• High school or vocational program in early care with required coursework.
• Montessori credentials from MACTE or related degree with child development focus.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in ECE/child development with relevant credits.
• Additional 6 credits in child development and supervised experience may apply.

Aufgaben

• Ensure safety and supervision of children in one assigned classroom.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum per NAEYC standards.
• Curate programs and activities based on children’s interests.
• Maintain warm, clean environment that supports exploration.
• Partner with families to plan care and education.
• Provide effective communication with parents/guardians.

Kenntnisse

Strong customer service skills

Ability to multitask

Organized work style

Meet state criteria for child care

Ausbildung

TECE 1 & TECE 2 or PP-ECE or 120 hours toward CDA

CDA credential

9 college credits in ECE/child dev

Vocational high school program in ECE

MACTE Montessori credential

CRAC college degree in ECE/related

CRAC degree + 6 credits in child development

Jobbeschreibung

Center: Milford, DE

Wage Scale- $16.00 - $20.00

Job Type: Full-Time

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath Kids today!

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

As a Lead Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years in one assigned classroom.
• Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards.
• Curating programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
• Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Partnering with families to create plans to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Top Reasons To Join BrightPath Kids

• We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match - this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements

To qualify for this position, you must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or its equivalent recognized by the Delaware Department of Education, and meet one of the following options:

• Option A: Complete TECE 1 and TECE 2, Professional Preparation: Early Childhood Education (PP-ECE), or 120 hours of quality-assured training that may be counted towards a CDA from one of these training entities. Be sure to complete at least 10 hours in each of the 8 CDA subject areas. Please note scholarships are available from the Early Childhood Innovation Center | Innovative Support for Children (desu.edu). Scholarships are provided for training hours, even if a person does not wish to obtain a CDA.
• Option B: Have a valid Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).
• Option C: Earn at least nine college credits from a C-RAC Member accredited college or university of which three must be in early childhood education, three in child development, and three in early childhood positive behavior supports. You must receive at least a C- in the courses.
• Option D: Complete a vocational/technical high school three-year early care and education program or a traditional high school’s early care education program in 2017 or prior. You must receive at least a C- in the program.
• Option E: Earn a Montessori Infant and Toddler Full/Associate credential or Montessori Early Childhood Full/Associate credential from a MACTE approved training program.
• Option F: Have an associate or bachelor’s degree from a C-RAC Member accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, elementary special education, or child psychology with successful completion of six credits in child development or early childhood and Three months of supervised student teaching birth through second grade or Six months’ work experience (including 500 hours) with children birth through second grade in a group setting.
• Option G: Have an associate or bachelor’s degree from a C-RAC Member accredited college or university in any area of study/major with successful completion of six credits in child development or early childhood, and Six months’ work experience (to include 500 hours) working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

Note:

Education options A-E also require a minimum of 12 months’ work experience (including 1,000 hours) with children birth through second grade in a group setting. Supervised experience may reduce the required work experience by half.

• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment