Child Care Assistant Teacher

Hirebridge; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to early childhood education! As a Teacher Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in creating a nurturing environment for children while supporting teachers and families. This position offers the chance to grow within the Busy Bees global childcare community, with paid training provided. Enjoy competitive pay, a generous childcare discount, and various benefits including health insurance and paid time off. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Benefits

60% childcare discount

Weekly paychecks

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

$10,000 company-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.
• Assist teachers with classroom instruction and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Center: Amherst, NY

Pay Range: $15.75 - $17.50 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal

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 the 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!

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:

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

Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:

1. We offer a 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
2. All of our staff receive weekly paychecks.
3. All of our NY locations are designated as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by Erie County.
4. All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
5. We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
6. Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
7. Full-time staff are given paid holidays off.
8. Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2. Strong customer service skills.
3. Ability to multitask and remain organized.
4. Ability to work within regular operating hours.
5. 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.