Lead Teacher- NY PreK
About The Position
Children of America is hiring a Lead Teacher for its NY PreK program. The role works alongside a team of educators in a supportive environment and interacts daily with children, parents, management, and teaching staff to support a collaborative, positive learning environment. The Lead Teacher carries out daily lesson plans, helps create a safe and structured classroom, communicates with families and colleagues, documents and delivers child progress reports using technology, and leads instruction using COA’s Mind and Body Matters curriculum. Candidates must hold a CDA or an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, have at least one year of experience in a licensed childcare setting, hold CPR and First Aid certification, and meet state licensing requirements. All offers are contingent on a successful background check and submission of required state documents.
Requirements
- CDA or associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
- At least one year of experience in a licensed childcare setting.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must meet all state licensing requirements.
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
- Flexibility and adaptability in challenging situations.
- Commitment to professional growth.
- Successful background check and submission of required state documents as conditions of employment.
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.
- Be creative, passionate, and engaged in the work.
- Uphold COA’s values of accountability, collaboration, growth mindset, integrity, and consistency.
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.
- Potential eligibility for performance-based incentives or other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
