Lead Preschool Teacher — NAEYC-Aligned, Family Discount

Busy Bees North America; Budd Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) match

Professional development

Paid time off

8 holidays off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids at Budd Lake, NJ is seeking a Lead Teacher to work with fellow teachers and families, providing a nurturing home-away-from-home while following NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include safety, curriculum planning, and strong parent communication to enhance each child’s learning experience.

We offer growth opportunities, a childcare discount for all staff, and benefits as part of Busy Bees.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or CDA credential, or Head Teacher certification, or 15 credits in Early Childhood Education.
• 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred.
• 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 to 12 years in assigned classroom.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum per NAEYC standards.
• Curate programs and activities based on children's interests.
• Maintain a warm, safe, clean environment for exploration.
• Partner with families to plan best care and education for their children.
• Provide effective communication with parents/guardians.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organization

Education

Associate Degree in ECE/related

CDA credential

Head Teacher certification

15 credits in ECE

Job description

BrightPath Kids at Budd Lake, NJ is seeking a Lead Teacher to work with fellow teachers and families, providing a nurturing home-away-from-home while following NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include safety, curriculum planning, and strong parent communication to enhance each child’s learning experience.

We offer growth opportunities, a childcare discount for all staff, and benefits as part of Busy Bees.