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Child Care Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care·South Windsor, Connecticut

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 16 days ago
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About the role

The Lead Teacher is responsible for ensuring the safety and supervision of children while creating developmentally appropriate curriculum based on NAEYC standards. They will also partner with families to provide a nurturing environment and communicate effectively regarding each child's progress.

Center: South Windsor, CT

Job Type: Full-Time (Closer)

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 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.

Full-time staff are given 7 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 Head Teacher certification OR 12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses OR Bachelor's Degree 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

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Professional development
  • Company match
  • Child care discount
  • 401(k) program

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
South Windsor, Connecticut
Posted
Aug 3, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

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...

Salary listed on 78 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Connecticut child care lead teacher outlook

In Connecticut, lead teacher roles in licensed child care settings are often shaped by steady demand for qualified early childhood staff, especially candidates who can meet credential and experience expectations. This role is competitive because employers typically look for an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, a CDA, or equivalent credits, plus strong organization and communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your credentials and licensed-facility experience before applying.

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