Lead Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons • Pella, IA

1d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Lead Teacher! This position will work our KPrep students. Schedule is (4) 10's M-F 5:30AM to 4:00 PM. This position requires in-person work in the Pella, IA area.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
• 12 to 18 months of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is required

Nice To Haves

• CDA, Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or child development related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Guide a teaching team to create classroom plans, goals, and lead hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

What This Job Offers

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