Child Care Assistant Teacher

Center: Elma, NY
Pay Range: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time

About the role

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. No classroom experience? That’s okay—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 and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Interact with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
• Provide effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.
• Work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines.

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% child care discount for all employees.
• Weekly paychecks.
• Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace designation (Erie County).
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Full-time staff: 2 weeks of paid time off in the first year.
• Full-time staff: paid holidays off.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• $10,000 company-paid life insurance.

Pay

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time
No evenings or weekends