Child Care Assistant Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Village of Solvay (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full 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 Solvay, NY is hiring a Teacher Assistant for a full-time, on-site role. You will work alongside teachers and families to create a home-like learning environment, ensuring safety and engaging children in activities.

The position offers paid training, a childcare discount for staff, weekly pay, and benefits. No evenings or weekends required, with opportunities for growth within BrightPath Kids and the Busy Bees network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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

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: Solvay, NY
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-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! 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. 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% off 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