Lead Teacher - New Campus!

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care Career Center; Liberty Township (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Liberty Township is hiring a Lead Teacher to work with children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, creating engaging, developmentally appropriate curricula in line with NAEYC standards.

You will partner with families to support each child’s growth, maintain a safe, welcoming classroom, and communicate regularly about progress and needs. A CDA or degree in ECE is required or equivalent qualification.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, CDA credential, Career Pathway Level 3, or Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children aged 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, safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with families to plan for child's care and education.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians about their child.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Time management

Communication with families

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

Career Pathway Level 3

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Location:Liberty Township - Princeton Glendale

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?

As a Lead Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:

• 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 OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR Career Pathway Level 3 required OR Bachelor's Degree in any field
• 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