Lead Teacher

About the role

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us.

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.

Benefits

• 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment.
• Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match.
• Opportunities for professional development to support long-term career goals.
• Paid time off accrual starting in the first year for full-time staff.
• 8 paid holidays off for full-time staff.
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field OR Head Teacher certification.
• 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred.
• 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 is required.