Certified Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Teacher

BrightPath Kids; Village of North Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Weekly paychecks

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in North Syracuse, NY is hiring a UPK Teacher to implement the New York State and district UPK curriculum, preparing children for kindergarten.

You will supervise 3-4 year olds in one classroom, create developmentally appropriate lessons, and partner with families to provide the best care and education while maintaining a warm, safe learning environment. Strong communication with parents is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required.
• New York State Birth-2 certification or Nursery Teacher certification required.
• Strong customer service skills; able to multitask and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Implement NYS UPK curriculum and district UPK guidelines.
• Supervise children aged 3–4 in one classroom.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum based on district/state guidelines.
• Develop activities based on children's interests and learning styles.
• Maintain a warm, safe environment and communicate with families about progress.
• Collaborate with families to support child care and education plans.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Birth-Grade 2 certification (NY)

Nursery Teacher certification

Job description

Center: North Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $19.00 - $25.00 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?

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.