Certified Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Town of Cicero (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is looking for a Certified Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to implement educational curriculum and foster a loving environment for children. This role offers flexibility with no evenings or weekends and provides various employee benefits including childcare discounts and health insurance.

Benefits

60% off child care discount

401(k) program with company match

Paid time off for full-time staff

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• New York State certifications needed.
• Proficiency in functional English required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children ages 3-4 years.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum per guidelines.
• Maintain a warm and safe environment for children.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Ability to multitask

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

New York State Birth - 2 certification or Nursery Teacher certification

Job description

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No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at

Center: North Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $19.00 - $20.25 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath Kids today!

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

As a UPK Teacher, you will be responsible for implementing the New York State and individual district UPK curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 3-4 years in one assigned classroom.
• Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to district and state guidelines.
• 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 BrightPath Kids

• We offer a 60% off 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.
• Full-time staff accrue paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required
• New York State Birth - 2 certification or Nursery Teacher certification required
• 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.

Proficiency in functional written and oral English is required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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