Lead Educator

Bright Horizons Children's Centers • Chapel Hill, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Educator at Bright Horizons at The University of North Carolina leads a teaching team in delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Bright Horizons’ philosophy and anti-bias education. The role serves as a curriculum expert, using educational quality tools to assess and strengthen program implementation. The Lead Educator partners and communicates with families, mentors new teachers, and models effective practice for the teaching team. The position also includes mandated reporter responsibilities for suspected child abuse or neglect, including notifying the appropriate state agency and the director and ensuring teaching staff understand their reporting obligations.

This is an in-person position at an early education or preschool child care center in the Chapel Hill, North Carolina area. The employee provides supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and related services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and guidance and applicable laws and regulations, while supporting the safety of children and staff.

Requirements

• CDA with an educational plan to complete an associate degree.
• At least three years of professional teaching experience in a high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool setting.
• Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
• Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, and health and safety training requirements.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold more than 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or higher degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field.
• Experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Bright Horizons’ philosophy and anti-bias education.
• Use educational quality tools to assess and enhance curriculum and program implementation.
• Partner and communicate effectively with families.
• Mentor new teachers and serve as a role model for the teaching team.
• Meet mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate state agency, informing the director, and ensuring teaching staff know their reporting obligations.
• Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education or preschool child care center in accordance with company guidance and applicable laws and regulations.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.

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 the 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: Associate degree