Child Care Infant and Toddler Lead Educator
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Brighthorizons · Lexington MA 02421Full-timeOn-siteToday
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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
Requirements
- 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
- 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.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
- Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
- Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements
- The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions . Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
- This position requires in-person work in the Lexington, MA area.
Benefits
This position is also eligible for hiring incentive $1,000 . payable after 100 days of employment; expires June 30, 2026Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leavePaid State and Federal Holiday'sPaid Winter Break (dates TBD)401(k) retirement planLong-term and short-term disability insuranceLife insuranceMoney-saving discounts and financial planning toolsCareer development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree ProgramCaregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your familyLearn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellnessBright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.Compensation: $22.75 - $27.80 per hourLife at Bright Horizons:Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ageHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offParental leave
Additional Information
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 Educator at Technology Children's Center at Lincoln Laboratories working with Infant and Toddlers.
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