Lead Preschool Teacher - Inclusion preschool classroom

Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center • City of Fulton, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Little Lukes is seeking a Lead Teacher to join their preschool team in Fulton, NY. This is a full-time, 12-month position. The Lead Teacher will work in an inclusive classroom setting alongside a Special Education Teacher and Teacher Assistants, supporting children aged 3 to 5 years. The role involves providing exceptional care and instruction, teaching age-appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten, and creating a positive, engaging learning environment. Responsibilities include preparing goals and instructional materials, coordinating curriculum, and communicating with team members, administrators, and parents regarding children's development and behavior.

Requirements

• A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Example: Elementary Education).
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative and solution-oriented way.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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.

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)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Student Loan forgiveness participation
• Paperless technology
• Paid training
• Paid holidays
• Paid summer break weeks for NYS certified teachers
• Medical Insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee childcare discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level