Top 75 Lead teacher Jobs in Onondaga County Ny

Special Education Preschool Lead Teacher (Full-time or Part-time)
Jowonio School —Syracuse, NY
- $57,145 - $65,936 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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UPK Lead Teacher
Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center —Camillus, NY
- $53,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Data analysis skills
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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10d
Infant/Toddler Lead Child Care Teacher
SonShine Child Care Center —Manlius, NY
- From $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Childcare
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Head Start Teacher/Center Director
Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. —West Monroe, NY
- $22.50 - $32.02 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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10d
Special Education Teacher
Milestones Children's Center —Camillus, NY
- $63,000 - $70,000 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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8d
Preschool Lead Teacher UPK - Full Time
YMCA of Central New York —Syracuse, NY
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
Child Care Director
Confidential —Syracuse, NY
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Children
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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7d
Special Education Teacher's Aide - Preschool
Jowonio School —Syracuse, NY
- $17.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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LEAPS Lead Teacher - Franklin School - Part Time
YMCA of Central New York —Syracuse, NY
- $33 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
Lead Teacher (Program Facilitator)
Exalt —Syracuse, NY
- $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Salesforce
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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UPK Teacher- Full-time
Bellevue Heights Nursery School —Syracuse, NY
- $17 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Teaching Certification
- Preschool
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
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Elementary School Teacher Partner K-2
Science Academies of NY —Syracuse, NY
- $44,000 - $49,000 a year
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Bachelor's degree
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
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Leadership & Future Readiness Teacher
OnTECH Charter High School —Syracuse, NY
- $54,000 - $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2d
Lead/Assistant Teacher
Tic Tac Toes Daycare —Baldwinsville, NY
- From $17.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Children
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Preschool Lead Teacher
TSL Kids Crew —Syracuse, NY
- From $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Bachelor's degree
- Cleaning
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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9d
Lead Preschool Teacher
All About Me Childcare Center —Syracuse, NY
- $18.50 - $19.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Preschool
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Toddler Teacher
Prime Child Care Center LLC —Syracuse, NY
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Lead Infant Teacher
All About Me Childcare Center —Syracuse, NY
- $17.50 - $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Education
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Full Time Building Substitute K-4
Science Academies of NY —Syracuse, NY
- $38,000 - $40,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Bachelor's degree
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
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Lead Preschool Teacher - Full Time
YMCA of Central New York —Fayetteville, NY
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Associate's degree

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Special Education Preschool Lead Teacher (Full-time or Part-time)

Jowonio School
Syracuse, NY

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$57,145 - $65,936 a year

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Crisis intervention
Classroom management
Teaching experience with learners with disabilities
Teaching Certification
Early childhood education
Bachelor's degree
IEP development
Working with students with special education needs
Preschool teaching
Community relationship building
Classroom Teaching
Special Education Certification
Early Childhood Education
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Location: Syracuse, NY

Schedule:

Mon-Fri: 8:15am-3:00pm, plus additional hours for planning and meetings

Part-time: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:15am-11:45am, Wed: 8:15am-3:00pm, plus 2-3 hours/week for planning and meetings

Pay:

Full-time: $57,145/10 months, 37.5 hours/week, $65,936 annually if working full-time through summer

Part-time: $34,287/10 months, 24 hours/week

Job Type: 10-month school-year position (optional summer hours)

Compensation is pre-determined based on our salary structure and is non-negotiable.

* This position starts in September 2026 *

About Jowonio

Jowonio School is a nonprofit inclusive preschool in Syracuse, NY with a mission to provide model programs for young children where diversity is celebrated and all are free to learn and grow. Since 1969, Jowonio has been a pioneer in inclusive education, bringing together children of all abilities in the same classrooms and providing individualized supports so every child can fully participate. Our educators, therapists, and families work together to support the whole child while fostering a welcoming community where differences are valued and every child belongs.

Position Summary

The Lead Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing educational leadership and implementing a developmentally appropriate, inclusive early childhood program for children with and without disabilities. This role involves designing and managing a structured yet flexible classroom environment, supervising classroom staff, collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with educational and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Classroom Leadership & Instruction

Design, implement, and manage a classroom environment that supports developmentally appropriate goals in behavior, communication, socialization, pre-academic skills, and life skills for all children, including those with special needs.
Plan and lead daily programming that balances child-initiated and teacher-directed activities.
Implement individualized instructional strategies and adaptations to meet the needs of students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Assessment, Documentation & Reporting

Assess each child’s current level of functioning on an ongoing basis using established evaluation tools and observation.
Develop, update, and implement IEPs in collaboration with parents, related service providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student progress.
Prepare and submit progress reports for parents, school districts, and external agencies.
Develop student portfolios for children transitioning to other educational programs.
For students without IEPs, assess skill development, document progress, write annual progress reports, and conduct parent conferences at least twice per year with written documentation.

Family & Community Engagement

Build warm, collaborative relationships with families and foster a strong sense of classroom community.
Communicate regularly with parents or parent surrogates through written communication, phone calls, home visits, school observations, and open houses.
When appropriate, design and support home-based training programs in partnership with families.
Participate in family engagement activities, including open houses, school events, and community programs.

Team Collaboration & Supervision

Provide leadership, supervision, and support to assistant teachers, teacher aides, interns, and volunteers.
Coordinate and collaborate with in-school support services, including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other related services.
Lead and actively participate in weekly meetings, including:
Child support meetings with related service and administrative staff (and families when appropriate)
Classroom planning meetings
Weekly school-wide in-service meetings

Professional Development

Engage in ongoing professional development through workshops, conferences, staff in-services, coursework, and special projects.
Maintain required certifications, credentials, and training relevant to the position.
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

NYS Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Birth – Grade 2) certification is required
Bachelor’s or Master‘s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required
Experience in inclusive or early childhood settings is strongly preferred
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills

Physical Requirements

Frequent movement throughout the school building, including classrooms, offices, and playground areas.
Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving of materials and equipment up to 25 pounds.
Ability to engage in floor-level and outdoor interactions with young children.
Sufficient vision and hearing to observe, communicate, and maintain safety within a classroom and community setting.
Capacity to manage occasional high-stress situations calmly and professionally, including crisis intervention or emergency response.

Benefits

Jowonio offers a supportive workplace and a schedule that aligns with the school calendar.

Eligible employees may receive:

School calendar schedule (holidays and school breaks)
Up to 3 weeks of PTO
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance options if working 30+ hours per week
Company paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA) for medical and dependent care
50% tuition discount for children attending Jowonio programs
401(k) plan plus company match
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative and mission-driven work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jowonio School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Pay: $57,145.00 - $65,936.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Early childhood education: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

NYS Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Birth – 2) Cert. (Required)

Work Location: In person

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lead teacher jobs in onondaga county ny

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Infant/Toddler Lead Child Care Teacher

Head Start Teacher/Center Director

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Preschool Lead Teacher UPK - Full Time

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Lead/Assistant Teacher

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Full Time Building Substitute K-4

Lead Preschool Teacher - Full Time

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