Lead Early Educator & Anti-Bias Curriculum Mentor

MP Training and Recruitment; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bright Horizons at North Kennicott in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Lead Educator to mentor colleagues and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with our anti-bias philosophy. You will model best practices, collaborate with families, and support ongoing program quality.

The role requires CDA with plan to complete an associate degree, 3+ years of teaching in high-quality centers, and state background checks.

Qualifications

• CDA with an educational plan to complete an 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.

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

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum expertise

Family engagement

Mentoring

Educational quality tools

Education

CDA with educational plan to complete associate degree

Associate degree in early childhood education or child development related field

Three years of teaching experience in high-quality child care/preschool

Tools

NAEYC experience

Job description

Bright Horizons at North Kennicott in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Lead Educator to mentor colleagues and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with our anti-bias philosophy. You will model best practices, collaborate with families, and support ongoing program quality.

The role requires CDA with plan to complete an associate degree, 3+ years of teaching in high-quality centers, and state background checks.