Child Care Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Village of Solvay (NY); On-site; USD 25,485 - 28,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% off childcare discount

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A childcare provider located in Solvay, NY, is seeking a full-time member for their early childhood education team. The role involves ensuring the safety and supervision of children while creating a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Candidates should have an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related credentials and possess strong customer service skills. This position offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, health benefits, and a 60% discount on childcare services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.
• Proficiency in functional written and oral English is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Curate programs and activities based on children’s interests.
• Maintain a warm and clean environment for children to explore.
• Partner with families for best care and education.
• Provide effective communication with parents/guardians.

Skills

Customer service skills

Multitasking

Organization

Effective communication

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses

Job description

No evenings or weekends! Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids!

Center: Solvay, NY

Pay Range: $18.50 - $20.50 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

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!

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years in one assigned classroom.
• Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• 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% 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

• 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
• Proficiency in functional written and oral English is required.

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.