Child Care Lead Pre-K Teacher

Hirebridge; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids, located in Madisonville Center, OH, seeks a Lead Teacher to work with teachers and families, guiding children per NAEYC guidelines. You will create engaging curricula and foster a safe, nurturing classroom.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate Degree, CDA, or higher, with strong customer service and organizational skills. This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities for growth within a global childcare community.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required or CDA credential.
• Career Pathway Level 3 or higher is acceptable.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field also qualifies.
• Experience in licensed child care is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

Career Pathway Level 3

Bachelor's Degree in any field

Job description

Center: Madisonville Center, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $16-20/hr

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team atBrightPath Kids, formerlyThe 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 apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath Kidstoday!

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. Responsibilities include:

• 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

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you!