Child Care Lead Teacher
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
Location
City of Syracuse, New York
Salary
$19 - $21 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Lead Teacher will ensure the safety and supervision of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in an assigned classroom while creating developmentally appropriate curriculum and programs based on children's interests. Responsibilities also include maintaining a warm, safe, and clean environment and partnering with families to provide the best care and education.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, a CDA credential, or 12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses. Preferred qualifications include over 2 years of experience in a licensed child care facility, along with strong customer service and organizational skills.
Job description
Center: Solvay, 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 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 Lead Teacher, 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 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
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
