Child Care Lead Infant Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance ($10,000)

Job summary

BrightPath Kids Madisonville Center in Ohio is seeking a Lead Teacher to partner with teachers and families, providing a home away from home for children aged 4 years and up, in alignment with NAEYC guidelines.

This full-time role offers $16-20 per hour, a childcare discount, and comprehensive benefits. Requirements include an associate degree or CDA or Level 3, plus 1 year of licensed child care experience and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or CDA or Level 3 credential or Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children aged 4 years and older in one classroom.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum per NAEYC standards.
• Curate activities based on children's interests and learning styles.
• Maintain a warm, clean, and safe environment for growth and exploration.
• Collaborate with families to plan best care and education for their children.
• Provide effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organization

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field

CDA credential

Career Pathway Level 3

Bachelor's Degree in any field

Job description

No evenings or weekends!

Center: Madisonville Center, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $16-20/hr

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids, formerly The Children's House! 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 shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath Kids today!

What will you be doing?

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.

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 4 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

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR Career Pathway Level 3 required OR Bachelor's Degree in any field
• 1 year 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