Assistant Infant Teacher

I. Company Overview

Founded in 1997 under the name of Rainbow Academy, the company was formed on a foundation of strong family values by Guy & Julia Falzarano. While running their first child care center, they experienced first-hand the stresses that working parents faced while trying to balance work and life. In an effort to more fully support them, additional programs and services were developed to meet the needs of parents while also educating and caring for children.

In 2014, the company was renamed as Lightbridge Academy to ensure that our unique company had an equally unique name that would never be confused by any other child care in the marketplace. There's so much that sets Lightbridge Academy apart from other child care and early education providers. For starters, we know that the quality of the relationships that we form and the service that we provide will ultimately transform the lives of those we touch. That is why we take care to treat each family member as our own...and that is just the beginning.

II. Company Culture

Caring is at the core of what makes every Lightbridge Academy child care center so special. We specialize on caring for the needs of the entire Lightbridge Academy family through our unique “Circle of Care”. As part of this circle, parents, children, staff and owners are all equally important. The Lightbridge Academy core values define the culture and serve as guiding principles for all to follow.

Care Deeply… with every genuine interaction.

Happiness. Creating happy memories in a joyful environment.

Integrity. Being honest and respectful in all relationships.

Lead by Example. Set the example for all others to follow.

Deliver… consistent “WOW” customer service.

Recognize & Celebrate. Build meaningful relationships while recognizing accomplishments.

Excellence. Never settling for “good enough” by continuously improving and embracing change.

Nurture… each family member in a supportive and positive environment.

III. Job Mission

The dynamics of every Lightbridge Academy classroom stem from the leadership exhibited by the Lead Teacher. The ideal candidate serves as the "thermometer" setting the temperature of the classroom by exemplifying a positive “can-do” attitude and the ability to design engaging, creative and age-appropriate lesson plans. This early education professional is a caring and nurturing individual capable of mentoring a team to collaboratively create a stimulating learning environment. 

IV. Job Responsibilities

• Exemplify the Lightbridge Academy Circle of Care Philosophy and live our Core Values
• Create and develop strong parent and child relationships
• Foster a learning environment that stimulates child growth and development
• Create and implement lesson plans following Lightbridge Academy curriculum
• Ensure a clean and healthy classroom atmosphere by maintaining children's proper hygiene and following proper diaper changing and potty training policies and procedures
• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of ongoing professional development 
• Completion of CPR and First Aid certification

V. An ideal candidate for this role should possess:

• Must be articulate, reliable, and possesses a professional demeanor
• Must have technical skills  
• Must love children and have a passion for teaching
• BA in Education (focus in Early Childhood preferred) or foreign equivalent
• Minimum DCF Group Teacher Certification or CDA (Child Development Associate) required
• Must have classroom experience in child care, preschool or kindergarten