Childcare Lead Educator

About the role

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to mentor others on how they can create engaging curriculum and experiences. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Lead Preschool Educator at The Little Apron Academy near Smyrna, GA. (Must be flexible to work from 730am-6pm).

Responsibilities

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 Fulfill mandated reporter requirements as defined by the appropriate State agency. This includes reporting any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the agency, informing the director, and ensuring teaching staff are aware of this requirement

Qualifications

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: CDA with an educational plan to complete associate degree is required Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or child development related field is preferred At least three years of professional experience teaching in high-quality child care, daycare, or preschool settings is required Experience working in a NAEYC-accredited center is preferred Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed.

• We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways.
• We're changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you.
• At Bright Horizons, you're the difference.
• Physical

Requirements

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.

If hired, you will 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. This position requires in-person work in the Smyrna, GA area.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $23.05 - $27.00 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).