UPK Lead Teacher: Nurture Growth & Learning

First Learning; Windsor; On-site; GBP 38,843 - 50,795; Full time

Job summary

First Learning seeks an UPK Teacher to supervise a classroom, ensuring safety, development and engagement for children. Responsibilities include guiding academic activities, supporting staff, and maintaining compliance with NYS OCFS and NAEYC standards.

The role requires NYS Teaching Certification (Birth-2) or equivalent, a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, and at least six months in a school setting with young children. Commitment to ongoing professional growth is essential.

Qualifications

• Regulatory knowledge for NYS child care.
• Experience implementing developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and well-being of all children in the classroom.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate, open-ended activities aligned with NAEYC and District.
• Maintain organized classroom with learning centers and hands-on activities.
• Supervise and train classroom staff; delegating tasks when absent.
• Communicate regularly with parents and provide progress updates.

Skills

NYS regulations

NAEYC guidelines

Communication

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

NYS Teaching Certification (Birth-2)

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

6 months school-based experience with under-6s

Job description

First Learning seeks an UPK Teacher to supervise a classroom, ensuring safety, development and engagement for children. Responsibilities include guiding academic activities, supporting staff, and maintaining compliance with NYS OCFS and NAEYC standards.

The role requires NYS Teaching Certification (Birth-2) or equivalent, a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, and at least six months in a school setting with young children. Commitment to ongoing professional growth is essential.