Child Care Assistant Teacher

Austincc; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $500

Childcare discount

Weekly paychecks

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Batavia, NY, is hiring a Teacher Assistant to support teachers and families in a caring, structured setting. Paid training is provided for classroom procedures, with a focus on safety and development.

You will help supervise children, assist with lesson activities, and maintain a welcoming environment aligned with NAEYC guidelines. Our team values communication with families and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children aged 6 weeks–12 years.
• Assist teachers with instruction in the classroom.
• Decorate inside/outside of classrooms as needed.
• Maintain a warm, clean environment that supports exploration.
• Interact with children to encourage participation.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 atBrightPath Kids, formerlyImagination Station! 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!

No classroom experience? That’s okay – we provide paid training on all classroom procedures!

What will you be doing?

As a Teacher Assistant, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
• Assisting teachers with instruction in the classroom.
• Decorating inside and outside of classrooms as needed.
• Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.


Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:

• Sign-on bonus of up to $500, paid in installments at 30, 60, and 90 days of employment.

• We offer a generous 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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 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.