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Certified Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care

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#Child Care#Curriculum Development#Classroom Management#Early Childhood Education#Kindergarten Readiness#UPK#Universal Pre-Kindergarten#Nursery Teacher Certification
#NYS Birth-2 Certification
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$19 - $25 / HOURPosted 5 days ago

Location

Town of Amherst, New York

Salary

$19 - $25 / HOUR

Quick overview

Implement New York State and district UPK curriculum to prepare children aged 3-4 for kindergarten. Maintain a safe, clean environment and partner with families to provide optimal care and education.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field. Must hold New York State Birth-2 or Nursery Teacher certification and meet state criteria for child care employment.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateMultitaskingCustomer ServiceOrganizationCurriculum ImplementationChild SupervisionClassroom ManagementParent CommunicationLesson Planning

Job description

Center: CrossPoint, NY

Pay Range

$19.00 - $25.00 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 the 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!

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% 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 of our NY locations are designated as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by Erie County.
  • 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 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
  • Full-time staff are given paid holidays off.
  • Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life 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

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Weekly paychecks
  • Childcare discount
  • Breastfeeding friendly workplace

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BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care

We Love What We Do. Come Join Us! BrightPath is an innovative provider of early education. We continuously examine new ways to bring the highest quality of care and development to our children while providing convenience, service and value to our families. With partnerships in...

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IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
HQToronto, Ontario
Founded2010

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