Lead Teacher- Early Childhood

Job Details

Location:

Albany, NY 12208

Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

New Hire Hiring bonus up to $2,000 in your first 90 days!

The Early Education Lead Teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care, which may include toddlers and/or preschool age children; develops partnerships with birth parents/child’s caregivers to engage and encourage parent participation in program. Lead Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all State and local governing contracting agencies; and works collegially with other staff members.

This is a full time, 12 month position.

• Perform duties as planned under the leadership of the Early Childhood Director.
• Greet each child in assigned group.
• Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with each child’s family, and encourage their involvement in the program.
• Daily attendance reports.
• Maintain a safe environment based on safety standards set by the program.
• Daily planning and execution of all classroom and outdoor activities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem‑solving; appropriate to the developmental levels of the children.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of children, with an emphasis on language development and emergent literacy skills.
• Encourage children to participate.
• Play with the children, including getting down on the floor to interact with children.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials appropriate to the developmental levels of the children.
• Support the social and emotional development of children.

• Knowledge of child development theory and best practices in early childhood group care and education.
• Early Child Development knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge in Desired Results, Developmental Appropriate Practices.
• Knowledge of State Subsidized Program Requirements for Center Programs.
• Good communication, problem solving, and priority setting skills as well as maintaining an overall positive and professional attitude / disposition.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and implement educational activities.
• Must be able to manage confidential information.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Flex plans (1st of the month following 30 days);
• Retirement and Matching Plans
• Paid Lunch;
  Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays;
  Paid hours/days for Closures due to Weather

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education Required, minimum of CDA.
• First aid/CPR certificate.
• Satisfactory completion of background check.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience working in an early childhood setting with at least 1-2 years of head teacher experience.
• Experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and the program.
• Exemplary written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills; able to work well with a team.
• Effective multitasker; can prioritize tasks based on importance and deadlines.
• Must pass background check before starting employment.

• Lifting and carrying children up to 25 pounds.
• Close contact with children.
• Direct supervision of children.
• Diaper changing, Assisting children with toileting and hand washing, Ability to interact with children on the floor.

• Assist with fundraising events as needed.
• Spearhead or assist on special projects as may be assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.