Child Care Certified Toddler Teacher
About The Position
BrightPath Kids is seeking a Certified Toddler Teacher for its Norwood, Massachusetts center. The teacher works alongside other teachers and families to provide children with a home-away-from-home experience in accordance with NAEYC guidelines. The role includes overseeing programs and activities across multiple classrooms, mentoring Teachers and Assistant Teachers, and creating developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles. The teacher partners with families to plan appropriate care and education and communicates effectively with parents and guardians about their child. This is a full-time role with no evenings or weekends. The position offers a 60% childcare discount, access to a 401(k) program with company match, professional development opportunities, two weeks of paid time off in the first year, seven paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance, and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or EEC State of Massachusetts Teacher certification.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of experience in a licensed child care facility.
Responsibilities
- Oversee programs and activities in multiple classrooms.
- Mentor Teachers and Assistant Teachers within the centers.
- Create developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards.
- Curate programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
- Partner with families to create plans for the best care and education for their children.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child.
Benefits
- 60% child care discount for all employees.
- 401(k) program with company match.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Full-time staff accrue two weeks of paid time off in their first year.
- Seven paid holidays for full-time staff.
- Health insurance for full-time staff.
- Dental insurance for full-time staff.
- Vision insurance for full-time staff.
- $10,000 of company-paid life insurance for full-time staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
