New York State Certified Lead Preschool Teacher
About The Position
Little Lukes’ mission is to build a bright future for every child by bringing extraordinary care and education to children in our community. When you join Little Lukes, you're joining a team that has an unstoppable drive to change the lives of families across Central New York. We're a team of thoughtful Certified Teachers and Special Education Teachers, expert Speech Language Pathologists, and experienced Physical and Occupational Therapists. Above all, we are committed to helping each other succeed, learn, and grow—all while bringing the best care to families in CNY. No matter what you are looking for in your next role, we're confident that you will find it at Little Lukes! 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 and 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. 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. 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.
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 required.
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.
- 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.
- Prepares goals and instructional materials.
- Coordinate curriculum implementation with preschool team
- Communicate with team members, administrators, and parents regarding children’s’ development and behavior.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Company Paid Free Life Insurance
- 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
- Access to Amazing team-oriented environment
- Professional mentoring program
- Work/Life Balance
- Monday-Friday (weekends off!)
- Day shifts only (no evenings!)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid summer break weeks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
