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Early Childhood Lead Educator


Job Location:

Sunnyvale, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 28 - 34
Posted: 15 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons where you can make a meaningful impact on childrens 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.


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


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

  • 12 ECE units completed required: Child Development Child Family Community and 2 curriculum courses. If applying for an Infant or Toddler position the Infant/Toddler class is required as one of the curriculum courses. *Transcripts will be required at time of hire.*

  • 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. Were changing the world of work and family and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons youre 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.

  • 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 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 Sunnyvale California area.


Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $28.60 - $34.90. 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.


Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements:


Required Experience:

IC


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