Lead Teacher: 2-Year-Old Class (Full-Time + Benefits)

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) company match

Professional development

Paid time off & holidays

Health, dental, vision & life ins.

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Smyrna, DE is hiring for a full-time caregiver/teacher to supervise children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in one classroom. You will create developmentally appropriate activities aligned with NAEYC standards and partner with families to plan the best care and education.

This role offers a childcare discount, a 401(k) company match, opportunities for professional development, paid time off and holidays, and health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and have a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by the Delaware Department of Education.
• Meet one of the listed education options (A–G) for childcare employment eligibility.
• Strong customer service and multitasking abilities are essential.

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

Ability to multitask and remain

Ability to work within regular hours

Must meet state criteria for child

Education

Option A: Complete TECE 1 and TECE 2, Professional Preparation: Early Childhood Education (PP-ECE), or 120 hours of quality-assured training that may be counted towards a CDA from one of these training entities. Be sure to complete at least 10 hours in each of the 8 CDA subject areas.

Option B: Have a valid Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).

Option C: Earn at least nine college credits from a C-RAC Member accredited college or university of which three must be in early childhood education, three in child development, and three in early childhood positive behaviour supports.

Option D: Complete a vocational/technical high school three-year early care and education program or a traditional high school’s early care education program in 2017 or prior.

Option E: Earn a Montessori Infant and Toddler Full/Associate credential or Montessori Early Childhood Full/Associate credential from a MACTE approved training program.

Option F: Have an associate or bachelor’s degree from a C-RAC Member accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, elementary special education, or child psychology with successful completion of six credits in child development or early childhood and Three months of supervised student teaching birth through second grade or Six months’ work experience (including 500 hours) with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

Option G: Have an associate or bachelor’s degree from a C-RAC Member accredited college or university in any area of study/major with successful completion of six credits in child development or early childhood, and Six months’ work experience (to include 500 hours) working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

Job description

BrightPath Kids in Smyrna, DE is hiring for a full-time caregiver/teacher to supervise children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in one classroom. You will create developmentally appropriate activities aligned with NAEYC standards and partner with families to plan the best care and education.

This role offers a childcare discount, a 401(k) company match, opportunities for professional development, paid time off and holidays, and health, dental, vision, and life insurance.