Child Care Lead Teacher

Location: Clarence, NY; Pay Range: $18.50 - $20.50 per hour; Job Type: Full‑time; Schedule: No evenings or weekends. What will you be doing? As a Lead Teacher, you will work side‑by‑side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, following 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 New York locations are designated as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by Erie County. All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match. We support your long‑term career goals by offering professional development opportunities. Full‑time staff accrue two weeks of paid time off in their first year. Full‑time staff are given paid holidays off. Full‑time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care