Job detail
Lead Teacher - Nyack
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
#Child Development#Classroom Management#Early Childhood Education#Child Care Facility#NAEYC#CDA Credential#Curriculum Planning
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 2 days ago
Location
Village of Nyack, New York
Quick overview
The Lead Teacher is responsible for ensuring the safety and supervision of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years while creating developmentally appropriate curricula. They partner with families to provide high-quality care and education according to NAEYC guidelines.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, a CDA credential, or 12 credits in ECE courses. Two or more years of experience in a licensed child care facility is preferred.
associate degreeprofessional certificateMultitaskingCustomer ServiceOrganizationChild SupervisionCurriculum DevelopmentParent CommunicationEarly Childhood Education
Job description
Center: Nyack, NY
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 paid time off in their first year.
- Full-time staff are given 8 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 12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses 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.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Childcare Discount
