Lead Infant Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

As a Lead Infant Teacher at BrightPath Kids, you will work alongside teachers and families to provide children in your care with a home-away-from-home experience, following NAEYC guidelines. You will ensure children’s safety and supervision in an assigned classroom, create developmentally appropriate curriculum, and provide a warm, safe, clean environment where children can grow and explore. You will also partner with families to plan the best care and education for their children and communicate effectively with parents and guardians about each child.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a licensed child care facility is preferred.

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 that allows children to grow and explore.
• Partner with families to create plans for the best care and education for their children.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child.

Benefits

• Child care 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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree