Lead Teacher 2

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years in one assigned classroom.
• Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards.
• Curating programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
• Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Partnering with families to create plans to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

  Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age.
  • A high school diploma or its equivalent recognized by the Delaware Department of Education.
  • Complete one of the following options:
  • Option A: TECE 1 and TECE 2, Professional Preparation: Early Childhood Education (PP-ECE), or 120 hours of quality-assured training that may be counted towards a CDA from one of these training entities.
  • Option B: Valid Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).
  • Option C: Earn at least nine college credits from a C-RAC Member accredited college or university of which three must be in early childhood education, three in child development, and three in early childhood positive behavior supports.
  • Option D: Complete a vocational/technical high school three-year early care and education program or a traditional high school’s early care education program in 2017 or prior.
  • Option E: Earn a Montessori Infant and Toddler Full/Associate credential or Montessori Early Childhood Full/Associate credential from a MACTE approved training program.
  • Option F: Have an associate or bachelor’s degree from a C-RAC Member accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, elementary special education, or child psychology with successful completion of six credits in child development or early childhood and Three months of supervised student teaching birth through second grade or Six months’ work experience (including 500 hours) with children birth through second grade in a group setting.
  • Option G: Have an associate or bachelor’s degree from a C-RAC Member accredited college or university in any area of study/major with successful completion of six credits in child development or early childhood, and Six months’ work experience (to include 500 hours) working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Top Reasons To Join BrightPath Kids

• Generous child care discount for employees.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.

Skills

• Knowledge of NAEYC guidelines.
• Ability to create developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Experience with child development and early childhood education.

Benefits

• Childcare discount.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

  Pay

  $16.00-$20.00/hour

  Schedule

  Full-time