Childcare Lead Educator

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and Par?

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance (long-term/short)

Life insurance

Horizons CDA & Degree Program tuition/

Caregiving support and resources

Job summary

Bright Horizons Lead Preschool Educator role at The Little Apron Academy in Smyrna, GA, involves leading curriculum delivery, mentoring staff, and partnering with families to support child development.

The position requires a CDA and plan to complete an associate degree, along with 3+ years of classroom experience in a high-quality setting. In‑person, full‑time role with competitive benefits and anti-bias education.

Qualifications

• Background checks required by state and company.
• CDA with plan to complete associate degree required.
• At least three years of professional teaching experience in high-quality child care or preschool settings.
• Experience in a NAEYC-accredited center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Be a curriculum expert and use educational quality tools to assess and enhance program implementation.
• Partner and communicate effectively with families, while mentoring new teachers and serving as a role model for the teaching team.
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements as defined by state agency and ensure staff awareness.

Skills

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Family partnership

Anti-bias education

Education

CDA with educational plan to complete associate degree

Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or child development

Experience in NAEYC-accredited center preferred

Job description

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to mentor others on how they can create engaging curriculum and experiences. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Lead Preschool Educator at The Little Apron Academy near Smyrna, GA. (Must be flexible to work from 730am-6pm).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with our philosophy and anti-bias education
• Be a curriculum expert and use educational quality tools to assess and enhance program implementation
• Partner and communicate effectively with families, while mentoring new teachers and serving as a role model for the teaching team
• Fulfill mandated reporter requirements as defined by the appropriate State agency. This includes reporting any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the agency, informing the director, and ensuring teaching staff are aware of this requirement

Qualifications

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

• CDA with an educational plan to complete associate degree is required
• Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or child development related field is preferred
• At least three years of professional experience teaching in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
• Experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center is preferred

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We're changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you're the difference.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.

If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

This position requires in-person work in the Smyrna, GA area.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $23.05 - $27.00 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Compensation: $23.05 - $27.00 / hr

Life at Bright Horizons

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title - you're the difference. Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.