Child Care Lead Teacher

No evenings or weekends! Center: Maryvale, NY Pay Range: $18.50 - $20.50 per hour 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 ! 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 child‑care 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! What will you be doing? Lead Teacher . 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 Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years 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. Top Reasons To Join BrightPath Kids We offer a 60% child‑care discount to all employees. All staff receive weekly paychecks. All NY locations are designated as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by Erie County. All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program with a company match. We support long‑term career goals through professional development opportunities. Full‑time staff accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year. Full‑time staff are given paid holidays off. Full‑time staff are offered health, dental, and vision insurance, and $10,000 of company‑paid life insurance. Requirements Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR 12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses required. 2+ years of experience in a licensed child‑care facility preferred. 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. If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today. Proficiency in functional written and oral English is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care