Lead Teacher

Busy Bees North America; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) company match

Professional development

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees North America in Princeton, NJ is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Educator to provide safe, nurturing care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years. No evenings or weekends. Join The Malvern School operated by BBNA and BrightPath community for growth and competitive benefits.

You will develop curriculum per NAEYC standards, engage families, and deliver quality care while collaborating with a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR CDA credential OR Head Teacher certification OR 15 credits in Early Childhood Education courses required
• 2+ years 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
• Proficiency in functional written and oral English is required

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in ECE

CDA credential

Head Teacher certification

15 credits in ECE

Job description

Center: Princeton, NJ

Job Type: Full-Time

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at The Malvern School operated by BBNA! 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?

• 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:

• We offer a 60% 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 accrue paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are given 8 paid holidays off.
• 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 OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR Head Teacher certification OR 15 credits in Early Childhood Education courses required
• 2+ years 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

Skills & Requirements

• Proficiency in functional written and oral English is required.