Preschool Lead Teacher

Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center • City of Oswego, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are on the lookout for a Lead Teacher to join our preschool team. In this role, you will work with our phenomenal team of certified Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, School Psychologists, and Certified Teacher Assistants and to support the children in our care. Provide exceptional care and instruction Support the development and education of preschool children, ages 3 to 5 years, within our Inclusive classrooms alongside a Special Education Teacher and certified TAs. Teaches developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten through strong, language-based, whole group, small group, and one-on-one interactions. Help to create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious and excited to learn. Implement effective classroom management. Help to set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines. Prepares goals and instructional materials. Coordinate curriculum implementation with preschool team Communicate with team members, administrators, and parents regarding children’s’ development and behavior.

Requirements

• A passion for our mission to offer the best care and education for local children and their families.
• Expertise in delivering care for the educational, developmental, and social emotional growth of the children in your charge.
• A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus.
• The drive to work hard, to be your best self and to adapt to the constant change and evolution of care for children in their Early Childhood years.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative and solution-oriented way.
• A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Example: Elementary Education).

Nice To Haves

• An active NYS Teacher certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and instruction
• Support the development and education of preschool children, ages 3 to 5 years, within our Inclusive classrooms alongside a Special Education Teacher and certified TAs.
• Teaches developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten through strong, language-based, whole group, small group, and one-on-one interactions.
• Help to create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious and excited to learn.
• Implement effective classroom management.
• Help to set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines.
• Prepares goals and instructional materials.
• Coordinate curriculum implementation with preschool team
• Communicate with team members, administrators, and parents regarding children’s’ development and behavior.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Industry-leading salaries
• Student Loan forgiveness participation
• Paperless technology
• Paid training
• Paid time off, holidays, and break weeks
• Company-sponsored
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee childcare discount
• Amazing team-oriented environment
• Professional mentoring program
• Monday-Friday (weekends off!)
• Day shifts only (no evenings!)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays for full time
• Paid summer break weeks for NYS certified teachers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees