Job detail
Certified Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Teacher
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/22/2026
Location
Buffalo, New York
Salary
$19 - $21 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The upk teacher is responsible for implementing district and state curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten while ensuring their safety and supervision. They will curate developmentally appropriate activities and maintain a clean, nurturing environment while partnering with families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in education or a related field and possess a new york state birth-2 or nursery teacher certification. Strong organizational, multitasking, and customer service skills are required to meet state criteria for childcare employment.
bachelor degreeMultitaskingCommunicationOrganizationCustomer serviceFamily engagementClassroom managementEarly childhood educationCurriculum implementationChild safetyDevelopmentally appropriate practice
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Professional development
- Company match
- Weekly paychecks
- 401(k) program
- Childcare discount