Child Care Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care•Milford, DE

8d•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 in care, following NAEYC guidelines. The role provides care and education for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years in one assigned classroom. The posting states that there are no evenings or weekends. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or its equivalent recognized by the Delaware Department of Education, and meet at least one of the listed education, training, credential, and experience pathways. The position also requires strong customer service skills, the ability to multitask and stay organized, the ability to work within regular operating hours, and compliance with state criteria for child care employment.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or its equivalent recognized by the Delaware Department of Education.
Meet one of the stated qualification pathways: complete TECE 1 and TECE 2, PP-ECE, or 120 hours of quality-assured training countable toward a CDA, with at least 10 hours in each of the eight CDA subject areas; hold a valid CDA; earn at least nine college credits from a C-RAC Member accredited college or university, including three credits each in early childhood education, child development, and early childhood positive behavior supports, with grades of at least C-; complete a qualifying three-year vocational/technical high school early care and education program or a traditional high school early care education program in 2017 or earlier, with a grade of at least C-; hold a qualifying Montessori Infant and Toddler or Early Childhood Full/Associate credential from a MACTE-approved program; or meet one of the specified degree, coursework, and supervised teaching or work-experience pathways.
For education options A–E, have at least 12 months’ work experience, including 1,000 hours, with children from 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 that provide appropriate care and education for their children.
Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child.