Childcare Lead Educator

Bright Horizons•Atlanta, GA

3d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Horizons is hiring a Lead Preschool Educator at The Little Apron Academy near Smyrna, Georgia. The educator leads a teaching team in delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Bright Horizons’ philosophy and anti-bias education. The role also serves as a curriculum expert, assesses and improves program implementation, partners with families, and mentors new teachers. The position requires flexibility to work within the 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. operating window and is performed in person at an early education/preschool child care center.

Requirements

Pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements.
Hold a CDA and have an educational plan to complete an associate degree.
Have at least three years of professional teaching experience in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings.
Comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements.
Be flexible to work within the 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. operating window.
Work in person in the Smyrna, Georgia area.
Meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting and carrying children, participating in activities with a full range of motion, responding to emergencies, and maintaining alertness and energy.

Nice To Haves

An 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.
Serve as a curriculum expert and use educational quality tools to assess and enhance program implementation.
Communicate and partner effectively with families.
Mentor new teachers and serve as a role model for the teaching team.
Fulfill mandated reporter requirements, including reporting suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate State agency, informing the director, and ensuring teaching staff know about the requirement.
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in accordance with Bright Horizons’ policies and applicable laws and regulations, ensuring the safety of children in the center’s care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
Paid 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.
Free college degrees through the Horizons CDA & Degree Program.
Caregiving support and resources for children and adults in the employee’s family.