Preschool Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Lake Hiawatha (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare provider as a Preschool Lead Teacher in Parsippany, NJ. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount and professional development opportunities. Help create a nurturing environment for children while collaborating with families and staff. Enjoy a work-life balance with no evenings or weekends!

Benefits

60% child care discount

401(k) program with company match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

$10,000 of company-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards.
• Maintain a warm and safe environment for children.

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Organization

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Head Teacher certification

Job description

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Center: Parsippany, NJ

Pay Range: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Classroom: Preschool

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!

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

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

• 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
  
  

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.

What You'll Bring to Numerator

Proficiency in functional written and oral English is required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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