Child Care Lead Teacher - Toddler

Center: West Hartford Fennway CT Job Type: Full-Time Open to either full-time or part-time No evenings or weekends! 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. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath! What will you be doing? Responsibilities As a Lead Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include: 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. Top Reasons To Join BrightPath We offer a 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment! All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match - this is free money! We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development. Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year. Full-time staff are given 7 paid holidays off. Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance. Requirements Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR Head Teacher certification OR 12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses OR Bachelor's Degree required 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 If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for ensuring the safety and supervision of children while creating developmentally appropriate curricula based on NAEYC standards. They partner with families to provide high-quality care and maintain a clean, safe learning environment.

Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, a CDA credential, or a Bachelor's Degree. At least 2 years of experience in a licensed child care facility is preferred.

• Childcare Discount • 401(k) With Company Match • Professional Development • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Company-paid Life Insurance

• Service à la clientèleSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Curriculum Development
• Child Supervision
• Parent Communication
• Customer Service
• Multitasking
• Organization
• Early Childhood Education
• Classroom Management

• Education
• Social Services
• Customer Service & Support

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

30 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Associate