Lead Teacher (2-3 year old)

Job Summary :

• Completed Associate's Degree or enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in early childhood education is preferred. (2 / 3 yr. old Lead Teacher).
• Completed an Associate's Degree or CDA in Infant / Toddler (2's / toddler Teacher).
• Professional NY State Certification in Early Childhood Education B-2 (preferred).
• 1 to 2 years of experience working with children (ages 2-5). (Preferably in a childcare or school setting).
• Familiarity with Head Start, the Creative Curriculum, preschool assessments, creating lesson plans, behavior management, and early childhood practices.
• Must be willing to complete paperwork including lesson plans, child assessments, child daily logs, and classroom logs.
• Provide a safe, positive, creative, and nurturing learning environment at all times.
• Guide children to learn language, gain autonomy, interact socially, and participate in physical activities.
• Keep parents informed of their child’s progress and growth.
• Assist team members and volunteers in maintaining an orderly, safe, and attractive classroom.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork and documentation as scheduled.
• Delegate and assign tasks as described in the job descriptions and program policies.
• Encourage parents to be active participants in their child's education.
• Ensure that all classroom activities are developmentally appropriate and carried out on a daily basis.
• Handle emergency situations as designated by program policies and procedures.
• Provide a setting that meets the individual needs of children, assess each child's developmental needs, and write individual lesson plans.
• Flexible, and work with colleagues in a professional manner.
• Love working with young children.
• Support the diversity initiatives of the school.

Requirements :

Salary : $36000 - $58000 annually