Child Care Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care Career Center; Bear (DE); 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, dental, and vision insurance;

Job summary

BrightPath Kids is seeking a Lead Teacher to work alongside teachers and families, providing a home away from home for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, following NAEYC guidelines.

The role emphasizes safety, developmentally appropriate curricula, and partnering with families to create plans for the best care and education, with clear parent communication.

Qualifications

• Associate/Bachelor's in ECE or CDA credential.
• 1 year of licensed childcare experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and organization.
• Ability to multitask within operating hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks–12 years.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum per NAEYC standards.
• Curate programs and activities based on children’s interests.
• Maintain a warm, clean environment that is safe for exploration.
• Partner with families to plan the best care and education.
• Provide effective communication with parents/guardians.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organized

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Job description

Center: Porter

Pay Range: $16.00-$20.00/hour

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 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.

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 6 weeks – 12 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 Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• 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