Infant Toddler Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous childcare discount

401(k) program with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

$10,000 company-paid life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care is seeking a dedicated Lead 2's Teacher for the South Elgin, IL Campus. This full-time position involves creating a nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, following NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include crafting a tailored curriculum and maintaining effective communication with families.

Candidates should have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, and experience in a licensed child care facility is preferred. We offer competitive pay, benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a generous child care discount and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children in assigned classroom.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum based on NAEYC standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for children.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field

Job description

Overview

Job Type: Full-Time

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!

Location

Location: South Elgin, IL Campus

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

• As a Lead 2's 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 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 required
• 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

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.