Lead Preschool Teacher

BrightPath Kids Inc; Kildeer (IL); In loco; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

BrightPath Kids is hiring a Lead Preschool Teacher in Kildeer, IL, to work with children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in alignment with NAEYC standards. You will design engaging curriculum, partner with families, and ensure a safe, nurturing classroom environment.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and about 1 year of licensed childcare experience, with strong customer service and organizational skills.

Competenze

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 1 year of experience in a licensed child care facility.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Mansioni

• Ensure safety and supervision of children across the assigned classroom.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities per NAEYC guidelines.
• Collaborate with families to tailor care and education plans.
• Maintain a warm, clean, and safe learning environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about progress.
• Support daily routines and transitions for children.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Multitasking

Organized

Licensed childcare experience

Formazione

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Kildeer, IL

Job Type: Full-Time

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

What will you be doing?

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:

• We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field required
• 1 year of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment