Preschool Lead Teacher

Columbus Pre-school•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Preschool Lead Teacher to join our team of dedicated educators. If you’re passionate about early childhood development and have experience in childcare, daycare, or preschool education, we’d love to meet you. We follow the Reggio Amelia Approach and create emergent curriculum based on the children's interests. We’re a community of professionals who care deeply about children and their growth. Our schools foster collaboration, open communication, and a supportive work environment. We prioritize work-life balance and provide the tools and resources you need to succeed. With over 340 schools across 30 states and 30+ years of experience, Cadence Education is a leader in early childhood education. Our mission is to give children an exceptional education in a nurturing environment—every fun-filled day.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Early Childhood Education Special Education Child Development with a focus of study on Birth to 2nd grade or Nursery Child Psychology
NYS certification (or planning to receive certification) in the following areas: Nursery to 6th grade Birth to 2nd grade, Students with Disabilities – birth to 2nd grade
Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia philosophy and emergent curriculum
Must be at least 18 years old
Must meet all state preschool teacher requirements
High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours
Demonstrated classroom management skills

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Responsibilities

Create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment
Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum with your teaching team
Observe and support children’s interests and developmental milestones
Communicate effectively with families about their child’s progress
Promote positive social behaviors and model respectful interactions
Plan a balanced daily schedule with a mix of indoor/outdoor and active/quiet activities
Accept the philosophy of Cadence Education and work as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the center
Document and share with parents the important milestones in a child’s day
Collaborate with other passionate preschool teachers and leaders to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum
Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys, and activities
Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate
Share ideas in planning a daily schedule which provides a balance of activities: quiet/active, indoor/outdoor, fine/gross motor, etc.