BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care·Town of Elma, New York
The Lead Infant Teacher is responsible for ensuring the safety and supervision of children aged 6 weeks to 12 months. They create developmentally appropriate curricula based on NAEYC standards and partner with families to provide optimal care.
Center: Elma, NY
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, formerly Imagination Station!
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 Infant Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:
Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 months in one assigned classroom.
Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards.
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.
We offer a generous 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.
If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.
Market context
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