Certified Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Teacher
Company: BrightPath Kids USA
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 19.00- 20.50 Center: Solvay, NY
Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00 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
BrightPath Kids ! As a proud member of BrightPath 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 . With our rapid growth, now is the
perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us.
Unleash your potential and join BrightPath Kids today! 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. Top Reasons to join
BrightPath Kids: • 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. Requirements: • 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. If this sounds like a good fit,
we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.
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