Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Kildeer (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child care discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Kildeer, IL is seeking a full-time early childhood educator to supervise children from 6 weeks to 12 years in one classroom. You will craft curriculum aligned with NAEYC standards and design activities that match each child’s learning style.

Join a diverse team, enjoy competitive benefits including childcare discounts, and contribute to a safe, welcoming learning space where children can grow and explore under regular operating hours.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• 1 year of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred.
• Strong customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years in one classroom.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum per NAEYC standards.
• Curate programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
• Maintain a warm, clean environment for exploration and growth.
• Partner with families to develop plans for education and care.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field

Job description

No evenings or weekends! 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! Location: Kildeer IL, Campus Job Type: Full-Time No evenings or weekends!

What will you be doing?

• 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