Child Care Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care

Mansfield, CTFull-timeSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Location
Mansfield, CT
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care is hiring a Child Care Lead Teacher. BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care seeks a Lead Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, following NAEYC guidelines, while collaborating with families and staff at the Mansfield, CT center.

Key focus areas include Ensure safety and supervision of children in assigned classroom, Create developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with NAEYC standards, and Curate programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.

Important skills include Customer Service Skills, Multitasking, Organization, and Communication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer Service SkillsMultitaskingOrganizationCommunication

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Field or Child Development Associate Credential or Head Teacher Certification or 12 Credits in Early Childhood Education Courses or Bachelor's Degree2+ Years Experience in Licensed Child Care FacilityMust Meet State Criteria for Child Care Employment

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Center: Mansfield, CT

Job Type: Full-Time 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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?

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 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.

  • Full-time staff are given 7 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 12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses OR Bachelor's Degree 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.

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