Lead Teacher- NY

Children of America • Bellerose, NY

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About The Position

Children of America (COA), a nationally accredited preschool with more than 65 locations across 18 states, is hiring a Lead Teacher. The role supports children from 6 weeks to 12 years old across programs including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp. The Lead Teacher works with children, parents, management, and teaching staff to foster a collaborative and positive learning environment, and leads classroom instruction using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum.

The position carries out daily lesson plans and helps create a safe, structured, and positive classroom. The teacher communicates professionally with families and colleagues, uses technology to document and deliver child progress reports, responds empathetically to children's emotions and parents' needs, and sets age-appropriate expectations. COA emphasizes accountability, collaboration, a growth mindset, integrity, and consistency. Job offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check and submission of required state documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare setting.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Meet all state licensing requirements.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Flexible and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Commitment to professional growth.
• Successful completion of a background check and submission of required state documents are conditions of a job offer.

Nice To Haves

• Creativity, passion, and engagement in the work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily lesson plans.
• Assist in creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members.
• Use technology to document and deliver child progress reports.
• Show empathy toward children's emotions and parents' needs.
• Present age-appropriate expectations for children.
• Lead classroom instruction using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum.

Benefits

• Internal career advancement opportunities.
• 50% employee childcare discount.
• Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships.
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• May be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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