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Lead Teacher- Tempe, AZ

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care

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#Child Development#Classroom Management#Early Childhood Education#Child Care Facility#Curriculum Planning#NAC Guidelines#AZ Early Learning Standards
Full Time
On Site
0-2 yrs
Posted 9 days ago

Location

Tempe, Arizona

Quick overview

The Lead Teacher is responsible for ensuring the safety and supervision of children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. They create developmentally appropriate curricula and partner with families to provide high-quality care and education.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months of experience in a licensed child care facility. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and meet state criteria for child care employment.

high schoolMultitaskingCustomer ServiceOrganizationChild SupervisionCurriculum DevelopmentParent CommunicationEarly Childhood Education

Job description

Center: Tempe, AZ

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 Busy Bees!
  • As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and 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 Busy Bees today!

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 Early Learning Leaders NAC guidelines. Responsibilities include:
  • Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years of age.
  • Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAC standards & the AZ Early Learning 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 Busy Bees

  • We offer a generous child care discount to 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 are offered paid time off and holidays.
  • Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 6+ months of experience in a licensed child care facility
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • 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

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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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Market context

Lead Teacher role in Arizona child care

In Arizona, lead teacher openings in licensed child care settings often draw candidates with hands-on classroom experience and the required state child care qualifications. This role is competitive because employers typically look for reliable early childhood experience, age and education minimums, and readiness to support daily classroom routines. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience in a licensed child care facility and state eligibility before applying.

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