Lead Teacher

Description Bright Horizons at Nonconnah is accepting applications for a Lead Infant Teacher.  Our Center is located in the Corporate Park and has been recognized by Nickelodeon for having a "Teacher of the Year."  Embark on a new journey in the highly-rewarding career of a professional early childhood lead teacher in an environment that values your contributions and gives you the resources you need to implement high-quality, developmentally appropriate programs. Create joy in a child's life by teaching through play and hands-on activities while implementing Bright Horizons' own emergent World at Their Fingertips curriculum, which helps foster children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

 

Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues while also enjoying the many unique aspects of teaching in work-site child care centers.

 

Stepping into a lead teaching position at Bright Horizons, you will:

 

Interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully with children.

Engage and communicate with individual children during the activities and routines.

Provide appropriate materials and activities which foster social skills and encourages children to think, problem solve, question and experiment.

Establish and maintain a primary caregiving relationship with individual children and their families.

Facilitate regular parent/guardian communication and conferences to discuss orientation, transitions, and developmental goals.

Follow all safety and health rules while supervising all children at all times.

Demonstrate awareness of the entire group whether working with a small group or individuals.

Keep the environment and equipment safe, clean and attractive.

Support organizational mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies to parent/guardians and coworkers.

Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect with coworkers.

Respond to location and organizational needs by attending regional trainings, contributing to newsletter, or serving on a task force.

 

When you join Bright Horizons, you become part of a caring culture that values unique differences and celebrates our vibrant tapestry of children, families, and employees who represent many different cultures and backgrounds. We act deliberately to embrace diversity at all levels of the organization and encourage inclusion and respect by providing continuing diversity education and ongoing support to our employees.

 

Our extensive benefits package includes:

 

Competitive salaries
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k Plan
Tuition reimbursement
CDA training program
Ongoing training through Bright Horizons University our own online university
Career path
Same sex domestic partner benefits
Auto and home insurance discounts
Real Estate Advantage Program
Commuter benefits
Online shopping discounts
Cell phone discounts
And more!??

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Requirements Degree Required (CDA, AA or BA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development)
12 -18 Months of professional teaching experience required
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers 
Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply