Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Teacher to inspire and nurture young minds in a supportive environment. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic teaching team, engage in meaningful interactions with children, and collaborate on innovative curriculum development. With a focus on professional growth, the position provides opportunities for career advancement and the pursuit of a college degree at no cost. Join a company that values inclusivity and personal growth, and make a lasting impact on future generations. Apply today to be part of a brighter future!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development and free college degrees

Qualifications

• Must pass state and company background checks.
• 12 ECE units, including Child Development and curriculum courses.

Responsibilities

• Guide a teaching team to create classroom plans and activities.
• Maintain communication with parents about children's milestones.

Skills

Child Development

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

Classroom Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

12 ECE Units

CDA or Degree in Early Education

Job description

Now Hiring a Lead Teacher at Laurel Heights in San Francisco, California!

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 pursue a college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Lead Teacher.

$2500.00 Employee Referral and $1000.00 Hiring Incentive after 100 days of employment starting before April 30th!

SF CARES 3.0 Stipend eligible center!

Responsibilities:

1. Guide a teaching team to create classroom plans, goals, and lead hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
2. Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
3. Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

Qualifications:

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

1. 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required
2. 12 ECE units completed required: Child Development, Child Family Community, and 2 curriculum courses. If applying for an Infant or Toddler position, the Infant/Toddler class is required as one of the curriculum courses. *Transcripts will be required at time of hire.*
3. 12 to 18 months of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
4. CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred
5. Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is required

Join us to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create engaging curriculum that shapes future learners and leaders. Discover where your passion and a career at Bright Horizons can lead you - all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities!

Physical Requirements:

This position requires compliance with all applicable laws and policies concerning immunizations, physicals, and health and safety training. You will work in person at an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services, ensuring children's safety and well-being.

The full physical requirements are available at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for disabilities and pregnancy-related limitations.

Compensation:

The hourly rate ranges from $25.75 - $31.25 per hour. Actual offers depend on experience, education, certifications, location, and other factors.

Benefits:

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Career development and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

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Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. We are committed to supporting our employees' growth and personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including Know Your Rights, FMLA, and EPPA.

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application process, contact our recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Requests are handled on a case-by-case basis.