Child Care Certified Infant Teacher

BrightPath Kids Inc; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child care discount

401(k) matching

Professional development

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health/dental/vision and lifeinsurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Quincy, MA seeks a Certified Infant Teacher to join as a full-time member of our childcare team. You will work with families and fellow teachers to provide a warm, educational home away from home for children, following NAEYC guidelines.

Responsibilities include supervising classrooms, mentoring staff, and designing developmentally appropriate lessons. We offer a 60% childcare discount, 401(k) with company match, and ample professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CDA or MA EEC certification required.
• 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred.
• Strong customer service skills."
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing programs and activities in multiple classrooms.
• Mentoring Teachers and Assistant Teachers within our centers.
• Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards.
• Curating programs and activities based on children's interests and learning styles.
• Partnering with families to create plans for the best care and education.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organization

Time management

State criteria compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

MA EEC certification (MA)

Job description

Center: Quincy, MA

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $21.00- $30.00

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 the 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!

What will you be doing?

As a Certified Infant 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:

• Overseeing programs and activities in multiple classrooms.
• Mentoring Teachers and Assistant Teachers within our centers.
• Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards.
• Curating programs and activities based on children's interests and learning styles.
• 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 60% 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 accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are given 7 paid holidays off.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR EEC State of MA Teacher certification required
• 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred
• 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