Child Care Lead Teacher Preschool

Hirebridge; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development support

2 weeks paid time off (first year)

7 paid holidays

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in West Hartford, CT, is hiring a Lead Teacher to collaborate with teachers and families to provide a safe, nurturing home-away-from-home for children. The role follows NAEYC guidelines and emphasizes developmentally appropriate curricula.

You will curate engaging activities, support families, and maintain a warm, organized classroom. Benefits include excellent childcare discounts and a strong benefits package, with opportunities for career growth within BrightPath’s Busy Bees

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or CDA credential or Head Teacher certification or 12 credits in ECE coursework or Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks–12 years in assigned classroom.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with NAEYC standards.
• Curate programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
• Maintain a warm, clean, safe environment that supports growth and exploration.
• Partner with families to plan the best care and education for children.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians about their child.

Education

Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

Head Teacher certification

12 credits in Early Childhood Education coursework

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Center: West Hartford Park, CT

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 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:

• 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 Head Teacher certification OR 12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses OR Bachelor's Degree 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