Certified Universal Pre-Kindergarten; UPK Teacher

Bright Path Early Learning & Child Care provided pay range:
This range is provided by Bright Path Early Learning & Child Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$19.00/hr - $20.25/hr

Center:
Syracuse (Highland), NY
Pay Range: $19.00 - $20.25 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time
No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Bright Path Kids
! As a proud member of Bright Path Kids and 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
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What will you be doing?

As a UPK Teacher
, you will be responsible for implementing the New York State and individual district UPK curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 3-4 years in one assigned classroom.
• Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to district and state guidelines.
• 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.

• We offer a 60% off child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All of our staff receive weekly paychecks.
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match - this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff accrue paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required
• New York State Birth - 2 certification or Nursery Teacher certification required
• 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.