Child Care Lead Teacher Toddler

Lead Teacher – Center: Glastonbury, CT – Full-Time. No evenings or weekends.

BrightPath Kids offers a child care discount, professional development opportunities, 401(k) match, paid time off, paid holidays and health insurance.

What you will 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, following 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

• 60% childcare discount for all employees.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Full‑time staff accrue 2 weeks paid time off in first year.
• Full‑time staff receive 7 paid holidays.
• Health, dental, vision insurance and $10,000 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.

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