Child Care Assistant Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Town of Alden (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Weekly paychecks

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Alden, NY is seeking a part‑time Teacher Assistant to support teachers and families in providing a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, following NAEYC guidelines.

You will assist with instruction, help decorate classrooms, maintain cleanliness, and communicate effectively with parents. Evening/weekend hours are not required, and paid training is provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication with parents

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

Center: Alden, NY Pay Range: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Job Type: 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, 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!

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

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

• 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