Child Care Certified Infant Teacher

BrightPath Kids; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Paid time off – 2 weeks in first year

7 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance $10,000

Job summary

BrightPath Kids Inc. in Tewksbury, MA seeks a Certified Infant Teacher to work with families and staff to provide a home-away-from-home for children, following NAEYC guidelines.

You will oversee classroom programs, mentor staff, and develop engaging, developmentally appropriate activities while partnering with families to support each child’s growth. Excellent communication with parents is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CDA/MA certification required.
• 2+ years in a licensed child care facility preferred.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programs and activities in multiple classrooms.
• Mentor teachers and assistants within the centers.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum per NAEYC standards.
• Curate programs based on children's interests and learning styles.
• Partner with families to plan for each child’s care and education.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians about their child.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organized

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field

CDA credential

MA EEC Teacher Certification

Job description

Center: Tewksbury, MA

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 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