Lead Child Care Teacher — Growth, Benefits, Impact

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Bear (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child care discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids is seeking a Lead Teacher at Center: Porter in Delaware. The role entails supervising children with guidance from NAEYC standards, creating aligned curriculum, and partnering with families for optimal care. The position emphasizes no evenings or weekends and full-time status.

You will contribute to a warm, safe classroom environment and engage families to support children’s learning progress, with competitive benefits and a strong commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• 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 supports exploration.
• Partner with families to plan the best care and education for their children.
• Provide effective communication with parents/guardians.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

State compliance awareness

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Job description

BrightPath Kids is seeking a Lead Teacher at Center: Porter in Delaware. The role entails supervising children with guidance from NAEYC standards, creating aligned curriculum, and partnering with families for optimal care. The position emphasizes no evenings or weekends and full-time status.

You will contribute to a warm, safe classroom environment and engage families to support children’s learning progress, with competitive benefits and a strong commitment to professional development.