Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience•Huntington, NY

13d

About The Position

The Learning Experience is hiring an experienced Lead Teacher to lead a fun, nurturing, and engaging preschool classroom where young children can learn, grow, and thrive. The teacher will use the company’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum® and classroom resources, with support from a collaborative center team, to teach children and build meaningful relationships with children and families. The role focuses on creating a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom and supporting children’s social-emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development. The Lead Teacher observes children’s progress, communicates with families, maintains classroom routines and documentation, partners with fellow teachers and center leadership, and follows New York childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements. The position requires active supervision and participation in classroom and outdoor activities, including standing, bending, sitting on the floor, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available.

Requirements

Meet applicable New York State requirements for a lead teacher.
Previous experience in a preschool, childcare, daycare, or early childhood classroom.
Early Childhood Education or Child Development degree, CDA, credential, or relevant coursework/experience consistent with New York requirements.
Strong classroom management and communication skills.
Passion for helping young children learn and develop.
Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
Meet applicable background screening, health, and training requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate preschool classroom.
Deliver the L.E.A.P. Curriculum® through hands-on lessons and activities.
Support children’s social-emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
Create a positive classroom environment where every child feels welcomed and supported.
Observe children’s development and communicate progress with families.
Maintain classroom routines, learning materials, and required documentation.
Partner with fellow teachers and center leadership to create an exceptional family experience.
Follow New York childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
Actively supervise young children and participate in classroom and outdoor activities.