Child Care - Lead Educator
$41,080–$50,128 year
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead a team in implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with our philosophy and anti-bias education. Be a curriculum expert and use educational quality tools to assess and enhance program implementation. Partner and communicate effectively with families, while mentoring new teachers and serving as a role model for the teaching team. Work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.
Required Qualifications
- CDA with an educational plan to complete associate degree
- Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or child development related field
- At least three years of professional experience teaching in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings
- Must pass required state and company background checks
- Must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
- Must comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training
- Must work in person in an early education/preschool child care center
- Must be able to frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds
- Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
- Must demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
- Must be able to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
- Must maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements
- Must work in the Austin, TX area
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center
- Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or child development related field
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