Child Care Lead Teacher Toddler

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care • Windsor, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Teacher at BrightPath Kids, a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, you will play a crucial role in providing a nurturing "home away from home" environment for children. You will work collaboratively with other teachers and families, ensuring the safety and supervision of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in your assigned classroom. This position involves creating and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with NAEYC guidelines, designing programs and activities tailored to children's interests and learning styles, and maintaining a clean, warm, and safe environment that encourages growth and exploration. You will also be responsible for partnering with families to develop comprehensive care and education plans and maintaining effective communication with parents/guardians regarding their child's progress and well-being. BrightPath Kids offers exceptional career opportunities, competitive pay, and benefits, including a childcare discount, within a rapidly growing organization.

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
• 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

• 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees