Lead Preschool Teacher

Job overview

Lead Preschool Teacher is an onsite, full-time role at BrightPath Kids’ Hertel center in Buffalo, NY. The posting lists pay of $18.50–$20.50 per hour and states there are no evenings or weekends. BrightPath Kids is part of the Busy Bees childcare community and provides early childhood education and care. The lead teacher creates a safe, welcoming classroom and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children from six weeks to 12 years old. The role works alongside teachers and families to support children’s care, learning, and development.

What you'll do

• Supervise children in an assigned classroom
• create developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC guidelines
• plan activities around children’s interests and learning styles
• maintain a clean, safe environment
• partner with families on care and education plans
• communicate with parents and guardians.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead preschool teacher

early childhood education

buffalo ny

brightpath kids

hertel center

child supervision

naeyc curriculum

family communication

full-time

$18.50–$20.50/hr

no evenings

no weekends

childcare discount

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 60% childcare discount
• weekly pay
• 401(k) with company match
• professional development
• two weeks of paid time off in the first year for full-time staff
• paid holidays
• health, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance for full-time staff.

Why this role

The posting requires an associate degree in early childhood education or a related field, a Child Development Associate credential, or 12 early-childhood-education credits.

About the employer

BrightPath Kids USA is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.