Early Childhood Lead Educator

Overview

Early Childhood Lead Educator~ Foster City, CA

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 mentoring others on engaging curriculum and experiences. Full-time Lead Educator roles are available at Bright Horizons for locations including Foster City, CA.

FOLLOWING FULL-TIME POSITIONS ARE OPEN:

• LEAD EDUCATOR
  - Infants and Toddlers
• LEAD EDUCATOR
  - Early Preschool (two-year-olds)
• LEAD EDUCATOR
  - Preschool/ TK

• 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

• 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

The hourly rate for this position is between $28.60 – $34.90 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.

This position is also eligible for a $4000 sign on bonus which is received after 100 days of hire.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self.

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, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at  or  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.