Certified Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Teacher
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
Location
City of Syracuse, New York
Salary
$19 - $20 / HOUR
Quick overview
The UPK Teacher is responsible for implementing the New York State and district UPK curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten, which includes ensuring the safety and supervision of children aged 3-4 years in one assigned classroom. Key duties also involve creating developmentally appropriate curriculum, curating engaging programs, maintaining a safe environment, and partnering with families to support the children's care and education.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field, along with the required New York State Birth - 2 certification or Nursery Teacher certification. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, coupled with effective customer service skills, are necessary to meet state criteria for child care employment.
Job description
Center: Syracuse (Highland), NY
Pay Range
$19.00 - $20.25 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, 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!
- 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?
- As a UPK Teacher, you will be responsible for implementing the New York State and individual district UPK curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten. Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 3-4 years in one assigned classroom.
- Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to district and state guidelines.
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required
- New York State Birth - 2 certification or Nursery Teacher certification 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.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Professional Development
- Weekly Paychecks
- 401(k) Program With Company Match
- Childcare Discount
