Child Care Lead Teacher - Imagination Station

Company: Busy Bees North America
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Center: Lancaster, NY

Pay Range: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

No evenings or weekends!

Imagination Station, part of BrightPath Kids USA and the Busy Bees Global Childcare Community, is growing our team of Early Childhood Educators! BrightPath Kids is a world-class, award winning, innovative provider of early childhood daycare that aims to foster a culture of diversity and open-mindedness for all.

What will you 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, according to 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 Imagination Station:--- We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
--- All of our staff receive weekly paychecks.
--- All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match - this is free money!
--- We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for courses related to your field.
--- Full-time staff accrue paid time off in their first year.
--- Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.

Requirements:
--- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR 12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses 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

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.

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