Preschool Lead Teacher

Job Summary

Full time 12 month position with PTO & Benefits
*NYS Certified Teachers follow School Calendar schedule plus 6 weeks summer session

About the Role

Inclusion preschool team with special education teacher, lead preschool teacher, and 3 Teacher Assistants in each classroom

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Teaches developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten through strong, language-based, whole group, small group, and one-on-one interactions.
• Classroom Environment
• 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.
• Planning and Data Analysis
• Prepares goals and instructional materials.
• Coincides curriculum implementation with preschool team
• Communicates with team members, administrators, and parents regarding children’s’ development and behavior.

Requirements

• A passion for our mission to offer the best care and education for local children and their families.
• Expertise in delivering care for the educational, developmental, and social emotional growth of the children in your charge.
• 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) and an ability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative and solution-oriented way.
• A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Example: Elementary Education).
• An active NYS Teacher certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Industry-leading salaries
• Student Loan forgiveness participation
• Paperless technology
• Paid training
• Paid time off, holidays, and break weeks
• Company-sponsored- Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee childcare discount

Benefits

• Amazing team-oriented environment
• Professional mentoring program

Schedule

Monday-Friday (weekends off!)
Day shifts only (no evenings!)
Paid time off
Paid holidays for full time
Paid summer break weeks for NYS certified teachers

Contact

Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center
info@littlelukes.com

Company Website: Littlelukes.com