Lead Teacher

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

As a Lead Preschool Teacher working with 2–5 year olds at Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street
, you’ll create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to develop children’s confidence and independence. You’ll help guide these little ones through small group instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information.

• Set Schedule
  - Closed Weekends, Nights and Holidays
• PTO
  • 40 Hours Accrued each year
  • Paid week off during Summer (week of 4th of July)
  • Paid week off during Winter Break (week of Christmas to New Years)
  • Paid major holidays
  • New York paid Sick Leave
• $225/month toward select United Health Care medical plans
• Guardian Vision/Dental plans
• Retirement Plan- 401(K) with 100% match up to 4% salary contribution after 6 months employment
• Tuition Assistance for CDA, Associates or Bachelors programs related to ECE and/or Elementary Education
• Bonus Opportunities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field required
  , MS in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Valid NYS B-2 Teaching Certificate or study plan eligible
• 2 years of classroom teaching experience required
• CPR / First Aid certified required
• Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children in childcare, daycare, or preschool setting
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child.
• Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more.
• Work with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research-informed Balanced Learning® curriculum.
• Maintain a well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them.

Get everything you need to give children everything they need. Classrooms come fully stocked with everything you need, and our supportive Leadership Team works every day to create a safe, healthy environment and a culture where all children and team members can thrive. And if that’s not enough, just wait until you help a child learn something new and see their face light up with excitement!

Let’s talk about building a brighter future together.

Hourly compensation ranging from $26-$36/hour dependent on experience and education