Lead Early Educator & Curriculum Mentor

Bright Horizons; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental bonding leave

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Career development & free college

Caregiving support

Health & wellness resources

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a Lead Educator in the Seattle area to guide a teaching team in delivering developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with our anti-bias philosophy. You will act as a curriculum expert, using quality tools to assess and improve program implementation.

You will collaborate closely with families, mentor new teachers, and serve as a role model for the teaching team, contributing to a supportive, high-quality learning environment at our Interbay Bright Horizons center.

Qualifications

• CDA with an educational plan to complete 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

Education

CDA with an educational plan to complete 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

Job description

Bright Horizons is seeking a Lead Educator in the Seattle area to guide a teaching team in delivering developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with our anti-bias philosophy. You will act as a curriculum expert, using quality tools to assess and improve program implementation.

You will collaborate closely with families, mentor new teachers, and serve as a role model for the teaching team, contributing to a supportive, high-quality learning environment at our Interbay Bright Horizons center.