Job detail
Child Care Twos Lead Teacher - Santa Monica - Water Garden
Bright Horizons
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/18/2026
Location
Santa Monica, California
Salary
$23 - $29 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher will guide a teaching team to create classroom plans, goals, and lead hands-On activities tailored to the needs and interests of the children. Responsibilities also include maintaining open communication with parents regarding milestones and ensuring a safe and clean classroom environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or ged and possess 12 to 18 months of professional teaching experience in child care, daycare, or preschool settings. Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice is required, while a cda, associate, or bachelor's degree in early education is preferred.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeSafety ProceduresTeam LeadershipCurriculum DevelopmentChild DevelopmentParent CommunicationHands-on ActivitiesSocial Growth SupportEmotional Growth SupportPhysical Growth SupportNurturing EnvironmentIntellectual Growth SupportClassroom Planning
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Career Development Opportunities
- Free College Degrees