Job detail
Lead Child Care Teacher-Vermeer
Bright Horizons
FULL_TIME
Posted 5/1/2026
Location
Pella, Iowa
Salary
$16 - $20 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher guides a teaching team to create classroom plans and lead hands-On activities that support children's growth. They are also responsible for maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe, clean classroom environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or ged and have 12 to 18 months of professional experience in child care. A cda, associate, or bachelor’s degree in early education is preferred, along with demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationSafety proceduresTeam collaborationCurriculum planningClassroom managementChild careEarly childhood educationDevelopmentally appropriate practice
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Career development opportunities
- Free college degrees