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Child Care Preschool Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care

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#Child Safety#Classroom Management#Early Childhood Education#Child Care Facility#Pre-K#CDA#Child Development Associate#Curriculum Planning
#NAEYC Guidelines
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$16 - $20 / HOURPosted 3 days ago

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio

Salary

$16 - $20 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Lead Teacher is responsible for ensuring the safety and supervision of children aged 4+ while creating developmentally appropriate curricula based on NAEYC standards. They must also partner with families and maintain a clean, safe environment for children to explore.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, a CDA credential, Career Pathway Level 3, or a Bachelor's Degree in any field. One year of experience in a licensed child care facility is preferred, along with meeting state criteria for employment.

associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateMultitaskingCustomer ServiceOrganizationChild SupervisionClassroom ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentParent CommunicationEarly Childhood Education

Job description

Center: Madisonville Center, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $16-20/hr +

No evenings or weekends!

  • Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids, formerly The Children's House!
  • 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 BrightPath Kids today!

What will you be doing?

  • As a Pre-K 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 4 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 Kids

  • We offer a generous 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 are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
  • 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 Career Pathway Level 3 required OR Bachelor's Degree in any field
  • 1 year 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) Program 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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Ohio classroom teacher market context

Ohio classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially for candidates who can manage a classroom and plan instruction aligned to state and center expectations. These positions are competitive because schools and centers often look for both teaching experience and the ability to stay active with children throughout the day. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your age, classroom leadership experience, and lesson-planning background before applying.

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Typical range: $31,200–$40,500 based on 300 active listings in Ohio

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