Lead Educator: Curriculum & Team Mentor

Bright Horizons; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 2,907,000 - 3,547,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons East Street in Indiana is seeking a Lead Educator to supervise curriculum delivery and guide teaching staff in a high-quality preschool environment.

You will mentor new teachers, collaborate with families, and ensure developmentally appropriate practices aligned with our anti-bias philosophy. This role emphasizes leadership in curriculum delivery and staff growth within a caring, child-centered setting.

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.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Mentoring

Family partnerships

Team collaboration

Education

CDA with an educational plan to complete associate degree

Associate degree or higher in early childhood education or child development

3+ years of teaching experience in child care/preschool

NAEYC experience (preferred)

Job description

Bright Horizons East Street in Indiana is seeking a Lead Educator to supervise curriculum delivery and guide teaching staff in a high-quality preschool environment.

You will mentor new teachers, collaborate with families, and ensure developmentally appropriate practices aligned with our anti-bias philosophy. This role emphasizes leadership in curriculum delivery and staff growth within a caring, child-centered setting.