Lead Teacher- NY
About The Position
Children of America (COA), a nationally accredited preschool with more than 65 locations across 18 states, is seeking a Lead Teacher. 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. COA serves children ages 6 weeks to 12 years through Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp programs. The Lead Teacher carries out daily lesson plans, helps create a safe, structured, positive classroom, and leads instruction using COA’s Mind and Body Matters curriculum. The role includes communicating with families and colleagues, documenting and delivering child progress reports using technology, and responding empathetically to children’s emotions and parents’ needs. The organization 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.
- Flexibility and adaptability in challenging situations.
- Commitment to professional growth.
- Successful completion of a background check and submission of required state documents as conditions of a job offer.
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.
- Set age-appropriate expectations for children.
- Lead classroom instruction using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum.
- Approach the work creatively, passionately, and with engagement.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
