Child Care Assistant Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Elma Center (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Weekly pay

401(k) match

Professional development

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Elma East, NY is seeking a Full-Time childcare assistant to support teachers and supervise children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Paid training will help you learn classroom procedures and routines.

We offer a childcare discount, weekly pay, and a benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and clear communication with families, with no evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong customer service skills are essential for daily interactions with families.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy classroom environment.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.
• Assist teachers with classroom instruction.
• Decorate classrooms as needed to create an engaging learning environment.
• Maintain a warm, clean, safe space that supports growth and exploration.
• Interact with children to encourage participation in activities.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians about their child’s progress.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organization

State childcare criteria compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids, formerly Imagination 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!

Center: Elma East, NY

Pay Range: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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