Child Care Toddler Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Manchester (CT); In loco; USD 37.000 - 43.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Childcare discount

401(k) matching

Professional development

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

BrightPath Kids in Manchester, CT is seeking a Lead Teacher to join our dedicated early childhood team. You will work side-by-side with teachers and families to create a warm, home-like environment for children aged 6 weeks through 12 years, following NAEYC guidelines.

This full-time role offers an hourly pay range of $18 to $20.50, with a robust benefits package including a childcare discount, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and health, dental, and vision insurance.

Competenze

• Associate degree (or CDA/Head Teacher) or 12 college credits in ECE, or Bachelor's degree.
• 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to multitask.

Mansioni

• Ensure safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years in one classroom.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum per NAEYC standards.
• Curate programs and activities based on children's interests and learning styles.
• Maintain a warm, safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Partner with families to create plans to provide the best care and education.
• Provide effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Formazione

Associate Degree in ECE

CDA credential

Head Teacher certification

Descrizione del lavoro

No evenings or weekends!

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

Center: Manchester, CT

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $18 - $20.50 hourly

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

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