Preschool Lead Teacher

Health Insurance

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid medical insurance

Opportunity for Advancement

• Opportunity for advancement

Paid Time Off

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid summer break weeks for NYS certified teachers

Training & Development

• Paid training
• Employee childcare discount

Benefits

• Student loan forgiveness participation
• 401K retirement plan
• Professional mentoring program

Schedule

• Full time 12 month position with PTO & Benefits
• Full time, Monday-Friday, day shifts only (no evenings)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays for full time
• Paid summer break weeks for NYS certified teachers

Pay

• Industry-leading salaries

Qualifications

• A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Example: Elementary Education)
• An active NYS Teacher certification is preferred
• A passion for our mission to offer the best care and education for local children and their families
• A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus
• The drive to work hard, to be your best self and to adapt to the constant change and evolution of care for children in their Early Childhood years
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
• An ability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative and solution-oriented way

Skills

• A strong, language-based, whole group, small group, and one-on-one interactions
• Effective classroom management
• Setting and reinforcing classroom expectations and routines
• Preparing goals and instructional materials
• Curriculum implementation coordination
• Communication with team members, administrators, and parents regarding children’s’ development and behavior

About the Role

• Provide exceptional care and instruction
• Support the development and education of preschool children, ages 3 to 5 years, within our Inclusive classrooms alongside a Special Education Teacher and certified TAs
• Help to create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious and excited to learn
• Implement effective classroom management
• Help to set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines
• Prepare goals and instructional materials
• Curriculum implementation coordination with preschool team
• Communicate with team members, administrators, and parents regarding children’s’ development and behavior

Company Information

• Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center
• Studies have found that children are more likely to retain information learned when they are engaged in an enjoyable and meaningful activity
• We offer all the resources YOU need to be successful as part of our team, including award-winning curriculum and a variety of supplies to stimulate brain development in children
• Little Lukes staff provide center-based childcare services and before and after school programs
• To ensure that young children learn social and pre-academic skills necessary for success in school, Little Lukes hires credentialed educators that develop and utilize programs and curriculums for children from three to five years of age
• Employment opportunities may include Teacher, TA, 1:1 Aide for preschool child with special needs, morning opener, afternoon closer, receptionist and cleaner
• Each center employs a team of special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, physical therapists and counselors to provide specialized preschool programs for children with special needs

Contact Information

• Please scroll down for our employment opportunities to apply online
• info@littlelukes.com
• Company Website: Littlelukes.com