Head Teacher

ADP, Inc.; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

On-site training

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Kingston, NY is seeking a Head Teacher to oversee early childhood development and daily classroom routines. The role emphasizes safety, joy, and family engagement, with collaboration across staff and supervision by the Director of Early Childhood Programs.

The ideal candidate has a CDA or higher and NY licensing/NAEYC compliance, plus ongoing training. Competitive hourly wages and health insurance are offered, with a focus on equity and inclusive learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and meet NY licensing/NAEYC requirements.
• Experience in childcare and ability to work with children 6 weeks to 5 years old.
• On-site and online training provided as part of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a safe, inviting, and clean classroom.
• Communicate with parents via Brightwheel about routines and rituals.
• Track progress and changes in children's routines.
• Attend mandatory trainings and staff meetings; participate in emergency planning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth center operations.
• Assist with parent conferences and events as requested.

Skills

Patience

Parental communication

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

CDA or higher

New York licensing/NAEYC requirements

Job description

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Head Teacher

Full Time Kingston, NY, US

Salary Range: $17.25 To $19.75 Annually

JOB DESCRIPTION: Our Head Teachers serve as the gatekeepers for our students’ on-going success throughout their early childhood development. The ideal candidate is reliable, punctual, and enjoys all the daily rituals in the lives of young children including feeding, changing, playing, and preparing for a life-long love of learning through social, emotional, and early academic experience. Devotion to creating a safe and joyful environment for the children, parents, and assistant teachers is a must.

REPORTS TO: Director of Early Childhood Programs

Head Teachers works closely with our Teacher Talent Developer to:

• Monitor and celebrate developmental benchmarks
• Partner with parents to establish individualized learning plans and schedules
• Embody and share our agency mission to eliminate racism and empower women through activities and learning opportunities that promote equity, celebrate cultural differences, and inspire curiosity.
• Communicate effectively and enthusiastically with colleagues
• Fulfill OCFS training and internal professional development requirements
• Prioritize self-care in order to ensure the thriving of our agency

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Teacher must be at least 18 years of age, have obtained a CDA (Child Development Associates) or higher and meet all New York State Licensing and NAEYC requirements for childcare staff, including fingerprinting, criminal background check and mandatory training. The individual should be comfortable with children ages six weeks to five years old . A high level of interest in the work and at least one year of relevant specific childcare experience/ training are required. On-site and on-line training is part of our plan to develop excellent teachers at all levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and maintain a classroom that is inviting, joyful, safe, and clean.
• Communicate with parents via our Brightwheel application on the rituals and routines of our infants.
• Track progress and changes in routines of children.
• Attend mandatory in-service conferences and trainings.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings to develop relevant and specific emergency and non-emergency procedures.
• Attend parent teacher conferences and special events as requested.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the childcare center.

Benefits include:

Rate for Head Teacher: $17.25-$19.00 per hour

Health Insurance for individuals and families