*** Overview
Join our vibrant and supportive early childhood education team as a **3-K Lead Teacher**, where your passion and expertise will shape the minds and hearts of young learners. In this dynamic role, you will lead a nurturing classroom, design engaging and developmentally appropriate experiences, and create a warm, inclusive environment that sparks curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child.
As a Lead Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in fostering social-emotional growth, academic readiness, and a lifelong love of learning. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in early childhood education.
***Qualifications
- **Required**: New York State Early Childhood Teaching Certification (B-2 or N-6)
- Experienced needed: Previous experience teaching in preschool, 3-K, or daycare settings strongly preferred
- Experience with UPK (Universal Pre-K) programs is a plus
- Bilingual is plus
*** Key Responsibilities
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with **Common Core Learning Standards**, **Creative Curriculum**, **Building Blocks**, and **Work Sampling** frameworks.
- Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that supports physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development.
- Lead daily classroom routines, smooth transitions, and positive behavior management strategies.
- Conduct developmental screenings, monitor children’s progress, and maintain accurate records and assessments.
- Collaborate with families through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and partnership-building to support each child’s growth.
- Promote professional growth within the classroom team and actively participate in DOE trainings and staff development opportunities.
- Incorporate diverse teaching approaches, including literacy, math, physical education, play-based learning, and Montessori-inspired activities.
- Support children with special needs and work closely with early intervention specialists as needed.
- Perform other classroom and program-related duties to ensure high-quality learning experiences.
***Skills & Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices
- Strong classroom management and lesson planning abilities
- Experience working with diverse learners, including children with special needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with children, families, and colleagues
- Familiarity with Montessori methods, literacy instruction, math concepts, and physical development activities
- Ability to create an inclusive, culturally responsive, and welcoming classroom environment
- Passion for working collaboratively in a team-oriented setting
***What We Offer
We are committed to your professional growth with ongoing training, collaborative planning time, and a supportive leadership team. Join a community that values creativity, excellence, and the well-being of both children and educators.
If you are a dedicated, enthusiastic early childhood educator ready to inspire the next generation, we want to hear from you!
**Apply today** and help us shape bright futures—one child at a time.
Pay: $62,000.00 - $68,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- early childhood education teacher certificate birth -2nd (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
