Child Care Lead Infant Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Child care discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Madisonville is hiring a Lead Teacher to work with teachers and families, providing a home-like classroom aligned with NAEYC standards. You will lead curriculum, supervise children, and support family partnerships.

The role emphasizes safety, developmentally appropriate activities, and collaboration with families to ensure optimal care and education.

Qualifications

• Associates or CDA or equivalent credential required.
• 1 year of licensed child care experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children in one classroom.
• Develop developmentally appropriate curriculum per NAEYC standards.
• Create activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
• Maintain a warm, clean, safe learning environment.
• Partner with families to plan for child care and education.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication with families

Education

Associate Degree or CDA or Career Pathway Level 3 or Bachelor's Degree

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