Lead Toddler Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

25d • Onsite

About The Position

BrightPath Kids is hiring a full-time Lead Toddler Teacher at its Parsippany, New Jersey center. The teacher works side-by-side with other teachers and families to provide children in the assigned classroom with a home-away-from-home experience, following NAEYC guidelines. The role involves caring for and supervising children, creating developmentally appropriate learning experiences, and maintaining a warm, safe environment where children can grow and explore. The posting states there are no evenings or weekends.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or Head Teacher certification, or 15 credits in Early Childhood Education courses.
• 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.
• Proficiency in functional written and oral English.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years 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 that support the best care and education for their children.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child.

Benefits

• 60% child care discount for all employees.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off accrued by full-time staff in their first year.
• Eight paid holidays off 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree