Child Care Lead Infant Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care • Elma Center, NY

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About The Position

BrightPath Kids is hiring a full-time Lead Infant Teacher at its Elma East, New York center. The role works alongside teachers and families to provide a home-away-from-home experience for children in care, following NAEYC guidelines. The teacher supervises children in an assigned classroom, creates developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities, maintains a warm and safe learning environment, and partners with families to support children’s care and education. The posting describes the role as working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

The listed pay range is $18.50–$20.50 per hour. The position has no evenings or weekends and requires working within regular operating hours.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or 12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in a licensed child care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years in one assigned classroom.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards.
• Develop programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
• Maintain a warm, safe, and clean environment that allows children to grow and explore.
• Partner with families to create plans that provide appropriate care and education for their children.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child.

Benefits

• 60% child care discount for employees.
• Weekly paychecks.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Full-time staff accrue two weeks of paid time off in their first year.
• Paid holidays off for full-time staff.
• Health insurance for full-time staff.
• Dental insurance for full-time staff.
• Vision insurance for full-time staff.
• $10,000 of company-paid life insurance for full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree