Child Care Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care • Syracuse, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BrightPath Kids is seeking a full-time Lead Teacher at its Solvay, New York center. The Lead Teacher works alongside teachers and families to provide a home-away-from-home environment for children in care, supporting their safety, learning, and development in an assigned classroom. The role serves children ages 6 weeks to 12 years and includes creating developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities tailored to children's interests and learning styles. The teacher maintains a warm, safe, and clean environment that supports children's growth and exploration, partners with families to plan care and education, and communicates effectively with parents and guardians about their child. The position has no evenings or weekends.

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

• 2 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.
• Curate 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 for the best care and education for their children.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child.

Benefits

• 60% child care discount for all employees.
• Weekly paychecks.
• Eligibility to participate in a 401(k) program with a company match.
• Professional development opportunities to support long-term career goals.
• Paid time off accrual in the first year for full-time staff.
• Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance for full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

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