Job detail
Child Care Lead Teacher
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/16/2026
Location
Buffalo, New York
Salary
$19 - $21 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for ensuring the safety and supervision of children while creating developmentally appropriate curriculum based on naeyc standards. They will also partner with families to provide personalized care and maintain a clean, engaging learning environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an associate degree in early childhood education, a cda credential, or 12 credits in early childhood education courses. At least 2 years of experience in a licensed child care facility is preferred along with strong organizational and communication skills.
associate degreeprofessional certificateMultitaskingCommunicationOrganizationCustomer serviceClassroom managementChild careCurriculum developmentEarly childhood educationDevelopmental assessmentSafety supervision
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Professional development
- Company match
- Weekly paychecks
- Child care discount
- 401(k) program