Preschool Lead Teacher

About The Lead Teacher Role

We are on the lookout for a Lead Teacher to join our preschool team. In this role, you will work with our phenomenal team of certified Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, School Psychologists, and Certified Teacher Assistants to support the children in our care.

• 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.
• Teach 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.
• Coordinate curriculum implementation with preschool team.
• Communicate with team members, administrators, and parents regarding children's development and behavior.

About You

You will thrive in the role of Lead Teacher at Little Lukes if you have:

• 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.

Setting and Location

Little Lukes Preschool and Children Center. Choice of 6 locations in Oswego, Fulton, East Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Pulaski, and Camillus.

Compensation And Benefits

• Industry-leading salaries
• Student Loan forgiveness participation
• Paperless technology
• Paid training
• Paid time off, holidays, and break weeks
• Company-sponsored Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Employee childcare discount
• Amazing team-oriented environment
• Professional mentoring program
• Wellness resources
• Opportunity for advancement

Schedule

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