Child Care Lead Preschool Teacher

BrightPath Kids Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Weekly paychecks

Breastfeeding friendly workplace

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

BrightPath Kids is hiring a Lead Teacher to work closely with teachers and families, providing a warm, educational environment for children from infancy through early childhood. You will implement developmentally appropriate activities and maintain safety and supervision in your classroom.

The role follows NAEYC guidelines, offers a substantial 60% childcare discount for staff, weekly pay, and full-time benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching to support long-term career growth in

Qualifications

• Associate degree in ECE or CDA, or 12 ECE credits required.
• 2+ years in licensed child care preferred.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in assigned classroom.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum per NAEYC standards.
• Curate programs and activities based on children's interests and learning styles.
• Maintain a warm, clean, and safe environment promoting growth.
• Partner with families to plan best care and education for children.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or CDA

Job description

Center: Elmwood, NY

Pay Range: $18.50 - $20.50 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 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!

What will you be doing?

As a Lead Teacher, 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 in one assigned classroom.
• Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards.
• Curating programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
• Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Partnering with families to create plans to provide the best care and education for their children.
• 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:

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR 12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses required
• 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred
• 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