Lead Teacher

Finger Lakes Health•City of Geneva, NY

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Finger Lakes Health is looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Teacher to join the Jim Dooley Early Learning Center! This is a full-time position with a day/eve shift, no weekends, and no holidays. The role offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees and a competitive benefits package. The Lead Teacher will take an active leadership role in creating and implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate early childhood education program, working closely with Teachers and Teaching Assistants to provide high-quality care and education. The position involves planning and implementing curriculum, creating a safe and nurturing environment, monitoring child progress, mentoring staff, conducting parent conferences, and collaborating on center-wide initiatives.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
3 years of full-time classroom teaching experience
Program-specific experience required for Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher positions
Ability to develop and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum
Ability to support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and developmental growth
Ability to establish positive and trusting relationships with children and families
Ability to use developmental assessments to track progress and evaluate program goals
Ability to mentor and support other members of the teaching team
Ability to communicate effectively with parents, coworkers, and leadership
Ability to solve problems effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to maintain a professional, respectful, and courteous approach with children, families, and colleagues

Responsibilities

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, learner-centered curriculum and activities
Create a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment
Work closely with Teachers and Teaching Assistants to provide high-quality care and education
Use knowledge of each child's interests, skills, relationships, and developmental needs to personalize learning opportunities
Monitor and document children's developmental progress using appropriate assessment tools
Mentor and guide Teaching Assistants while helping develop plans for their professional growth and success
Maintain required classroom documentation and participate in meetings
Conduct parent/teacher conferences and provide support to families
Collaborate with other Lead Teachers to evaluate and improve the Center's educational programs
Facilitate staff meetings and training sessions
Participate in center-wide quality improvement initiatives