Lead Child Care Teacher - 60% Discount & Growth

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care Career Center; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Lead Teacher to work alongside teachers and families to provide a warm, home‑like setting for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, in accordance with NAEYC guidelines. You will help create engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum and support each child’s growth.

We offer competitive pay and benefits for full‑time staff, including a 60% childcare discount, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, plus health, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent required.
• CDA credential or Head Teacher certification acceptable.
• 12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses or Bachelor's Degree required.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

Head Teacher certification

12 ECE credits

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

BrightPath Kids in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Lead Teacher to work alongside teachers and families to provide a warm, home‑like setting for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, in accordance with NAEYC guidelines. You will help create engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum and support each child’s growth.

We offer competitive pay and benefits for full‑time staff, including a 60% childcare discount, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, plus health, dental, vision,