Child Care Assistant Teacher

About the role

Build your career in early childhood education as a Teacher Assistant at BrightPath Kids in Syracuse (Highland), NY. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees and experience competitive pay, benefits, and professional growth opportunities. No classroom experience? We provide paid training on all classroom procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
• Assist teachers with instruction in the classroom.
• Decorate inside and outside of classrooms as needed.
• Maintain a warm, safe, and clean environment that permits children to grow and explore.
• Interact with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
• Provide effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours (no evenings or weekends).
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Benefits

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

Pay

$16.00 – $18.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, no evenings or weekends.