Lead Infant Teacher
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
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Job overview
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care is hiring a Lead Infant Teacher. BrightPath Kids is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to oversee a classroom of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, ensuring safety, creating NAEYC‑aligned curriculum, and fostering a warm, exploratory environment. The role involves partnering with families, communicating effectively with parents, and upholding standards while benefiting from competitive pay, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
Key focus areas 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., and Curating programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles..
Important skills include NAEYC Guidelines, NAEYC Standards, Customer Service, Multitask, and Organized.
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Full job description
Location: Kildeer IL, Campus
Job Type: Full-Time
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:
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Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years in one assigned classroom.
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Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards.
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Curating programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
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Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
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Partnering with families to create plans to provide the best care and education for their children.
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Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.
Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:
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We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
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All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
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We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
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Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
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Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.
Requirements:
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Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field required
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1 year of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred
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Strong customer service skills
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Ability to multitask and remain organized
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Ability to work within regular operating hours
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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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