Child Care Lead Toddler Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Westlake, OH is seeking a dedicated childcare professional for a full-time role. The position offers no evenings or weekends and pays $16-$20 per hour. You will help build a safe, engaging classroom and collaborate with families to support each child's growth.

Responsibilities include creating age-appropriate curriculum, maintaining a welcoming environment, and communicating with parents. We value teamwork, ongoing learning, and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CDA credential or Career Pathway Level 3 or Bachelor's in any field.
• Experience in licensed child care preferred.
• Strong customer service and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Education

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

Job description

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at

Location: Westlake, OH

Pay: $16-20/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 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?

Responsibilities

• 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 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