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Child Care Lead Teacher- Toddler

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care

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#NAEYC
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#Toddler
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Location

Ellington, Connecticut

Quick overview

The Lead Teacher will ensure the safety and supervision of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in an assigned classroom while creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards. Responsibilities also include curating activities, maintaining a safe environment, and partnering with families to provide optimal care and education.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, a CDA credential, Head Teacher certification, 12 ECE credits, or a Bachelor's Degree. Preferred qualifications include over 2 years of experience in a licensed child care facility, along with strong organizational and customer service skills.

associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateMultitaskingCustomer ServiceOrganizationChild SupervisionClassroom ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentParent CommunicationFamily PartnershipNAEYC Guidelines AdherenceProgram Curation

Job description

Center: Ellington, CT

Job Type: Full-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?

  • 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.

Benefits

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

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BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care

We Love What We Do. Come Join Us! BrightPath is an innovative provider of early education. We continuously examine new ways to bring the highest quality of care and development to our children while providing convenience, service and value to our families. With partnerships in...

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IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
HQToronto, Ontario
Founded2010

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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.

Market context

Connecticut classroom teacher market context

In Connecticut, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady demand for candidates who can support student learning and meet school compliance requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a mix of classroom readiness, safety certifications, and relevant experience; here, the listed requirements include a valid CT driver’s license plus CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time, so review the source posting and confirm whether an Associate’s degree and Human Services experience are preferred or required before applying.

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