Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in South Elgin, IL is hiring a Full-Time Early Childhood Teacher to join our caring team. You will supervise children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, deliver developmentally appropriate activities, and partner with families to support each child's growth.

We offer a childcare discount, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development as part of a growing network.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field is 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.

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

Strong customer service skills

Multitasking

Organization

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at

Location: South Elgin, IL Campus
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?

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.

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