Child Care Assistant Teacher

Hirebridge; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team dedicated to early childhood education at an innovative childcare provider. As a Teacher Assistant, you will play a crucial role in creating a nurturing environment for children, ensuring their safety, and supporting their development. With a focus on professional growth, you'll receive paid training and enjoy competitive pay, including a generous childcare discount for your family. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of a supportive workplace. If you're passionate about fostering children's growth and learning, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

60% Child Care Discount

Weekly Paychecks

401(k) Program with Company Match

Paid Time Off for Full-Time Staff

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$10,000 Company-Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• No classroom experience needed; paid training provided.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Center: Maryvale, NY

Pay Range: $15.75 - $17.50 per hour

Job Type: 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:

• 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 60% 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 of our NY locations are designated as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by Erie County.
• 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 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are given paid holidays off.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life 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.