Lead Teacher

Kiddie Academy of Whitestone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Job summary

Kiddie Academy of Whitestone is seeking an energetic Lead Teacher to guide a classroom of young learners in person. You will plan activities, supervise staff, and collaborate with families to support child development.

The role emphasizes health and safety protocols and a nurturing, optimistic classroom environment. A degree in Early Childhood Education or related pathway is required or in progress, with bilingual skills considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in ECE or on a study plan toward the degree within seven years.
• CDA certification with a plan toward an ECE degree within seven years; or GED with early childhood credits and a plan toward an AA in ECE.
• GED plus required experience and plan toward an AA in ECE, with seven-year timeline.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and supervise daily classroom activities and students.
• Establish relationships with children and families.
• Ensure health, safety, and developmentally appropriate practice are implemented.
• Oversee classroom paperwork and daily notes and attendance.

Skills

Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

High School Diploma or GED with ECE coursework

CDA certification as pathway to ECE degree

Job description

Description

Kiddie Academy of Whitestone has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, optimistic and inspiring educator to join us as a Lead Teacher. You’ll bring a creative touch and caring attitude to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. And you’ll do it in an environment with enhanced health and safety protocols. If you are motivated by smiles and laughs from children and praise from parents, this could be the job for you.

About Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care

The Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care system has been preparing young minds for future success since its founding in 1981. With more than 270 independently owned franchises throughout the United States, Kiddie Academy provides quality educational child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our Life Essentials® curriculum focuses on activity-based, hands-on learning that makes it fun for children and teachers. We believe that nurturing a lifelong love of learning is an asset that children can carry from our Academies into their homes and communities. Kiddie Academy® of Whitestone, an independently owned and operated franchise, is an equal opportunity employer. Connect your career ambitions to your community commitment at Kiddie Academy.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily planning, management, and supervision of the classroom and children. Generally, is assisted in the classroom by an assistant teacher.

• Establish relationships with children and their families.
• Ensure that the physical, social and emotional needs of the children are met daily.
• Ensures all policies and procedures to keep the children healthy and safe are being implemented.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities.
• Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained.
• Completes all Academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, student accident reports, attendance reports.

Qualifications

• An Associate's (AA or AS) degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or
• Qualify under one of the pathways below while on a study plan working towards anAssociate’sdegree in ECE:

1. Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years; or
2. High school diploma or equivalent (GED); nine college credits in early childhood education or child development; two years' experience caring for children, and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years; or
3. High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and five years of supervised experience in an infant/toddler classroom if currently employed in a permittedchild careprogram; or
4. High school diploma or equivalent (GED); and a study plan that is acceptable to the Department leading to nine credits in early childhood education or childhood development within two years; and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years, if currently employed in a permittedchild careprogram.

• English-Spanish bilingual skills are an asset

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person