About the Role
Build your career in early childhood education and become a valued member of the BrightPath Kids team. As part of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional career opportunities. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 employees, offering competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. Our rapid growth presents a perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future.
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.
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
Skills
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Organization
Location
- Hertel, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- No evenings or weekends
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred
Education Level
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR 12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses required
Salary/Compensations
- $18.50 - $20.50 per hour
Benefits
- 60% child care discount to ALL employees
- Weekly paychecks
- Designated as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by Erie County
- Eligible to participate in the 401(k) program with company match
- Opportunities for professional development
- 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 insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance
About the Company
- BrightPath Kids is a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community.
- We have a diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees.
