Child Care - Lead Educator

Bright Horizons • Austin, TX

2d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons @ Braker Lane is seeking a Lead Educator to grow their teaching career and make a meaningful impact on children's lives. This role offers the opportunity to learn from early education experts, mentor others in creating engaging curriculum and experiences, and implement high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Bright Horizons' philosophy and anti-bias education. The Lead Educator will also serve as a curriculum expert, utilize educational quality tools, and partner effectively with families.

Requirements

• Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
• CDA with an educational plan to complete associate degree is required
• At least three years of professional experience teaching in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required
• This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.
• If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.
• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
• 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 or child development related field is preferred
• Experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with our philosophy and anti-bias education
• Be a curriculum expert and use educational quality tools to assess and enhance program implementation
• Partner and communicate effectively with families, while mentoring new teachers and serving as a role model for the teaching team

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: Associate degree