Child Care Lead Teacher

Child Care Lead Teacher role at Bright Path Early Learning & Child Care
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Center:
South Windsor, CT
• Job Type:
Full-Time
• Pay Range: $18 - $20.50 hourly
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No evenings or weekends! Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Bright Path 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
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• 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:
• Ensure the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years in one assigned classroom.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards.
• Curate programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
• Maintain a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Partner with families to create plans to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Provide effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

• 60% childcare 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
• Support for your long-term career goals through 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, dental, and vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance

• 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.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Individual and Family Services