Child Care Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care • Milford, DE

10d • Onsite

About The Position

BrightPath Kids is hiring a full-time Lead Teacher at its Milford, Delaware center. The Lead Teacher works alongside teachers and families to provide a home-away-from-home experience for children, following NAEYC guidelines. The role is responsible for the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years in one assigned classroom and for creating developmentally appropriate learning experiences. The posting highlights career development opportunities, a diverse community of more than 5,000 employees, competitive pay and benefits, and a childcare discount. The position has no evening or weekend hours.

The teacher creates curriculum and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles, maintains a clean, warm, safe environment, partners with families to plan care and education, and communicates effectively with parents and guardians about each child.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by the Delaware Department of Education.
• Meet one of the listed education and credential pathways: complete TECE 1 and TECE 2, qualifying training hours, hold a valid CDA, meet specified college-credit requirements, complete a qualifying high school program, hold a qualifying Montessori credential, or meet the listed degree and experience pathways.
• For education options A–E, have at least 12 months of work experience (including 1,000 hours) with children birth through second grade in a group setting; supervised experience may reduce the required work experience by half.
• Have strong customer service skills.
• Be able to multitask and remain organized.
• Be able to work within regular operating hours.
• Meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years in one assigned classroom.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards.
• Develop programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
• Maintain a warm, safe, and clean environment where children can grow and explore.
• Partner with families to create plans for children’s care and education.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child.

Benefits

• Childcare discount for all employees.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off for full-time staff.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED