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Lead Teacher
Children of America
Town of Smithtown (NY)
On-site
USD 80,000 - 100,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player in early childhood education seeks a passionate Lead Teacher to inspire and nurture young minds. In this role, you will collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver a developmentally appropriate curriculum, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. This supportive workplace values your unique contributions and encourages professional growth. Enjoy a range of benefits, including career advancement opportunities and discounts on childcare. If you are committed to fostering children's development and have a love for teaching, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 1 year of experience in licensed childcare preferred.
- Effective decision making and strong organizational skills required.
- Must be flexible in challenging situations.
Responsibilities
- Plan daily lessons that support children's growth.
- Create a safe and structured learning environment.
- Communicate professionally with parents and staff.
Skills
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About Children of America (COA) We're a special blend of people, principles and pride that makes the COA rich in diversity and strength. Our lead teachers are responsible for planning lessons and executing our curriculum. You will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow in your field and share your passion for early childhood education. Additionally, our company culture invites you to bring your whole self to work, because it is your unique attributes, perspectives and backgrounds that make us a stronger team. Our program serves preschool children 6 weeks - 12 years of age. Programs include Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After Care and Summer Camp.
Who Would I Interact with? In this role, you will interact daily with and Assistant Teacher, children, parents, the management team, and teaching staff just to name a few.
What are the requirements for this job?
- 1 year of exp. in a licensed childcare preferred
- Flexible in challenging situations
- Strong organizational skills
- Must be able to build strong relationships
- Commitment to professional development
- Effective decision making
- Meet all state requirements for position.
- Requires a gentle touch while instituting our developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Ability to handle the demands of infants and toddlers in different stages.
- Be highly organized with the ability to create a positive learning environment.
- Ensure a safe structured learning environment.
- Empathetic to children's emotions and parent's needs.
- Plan daily lessons that support social, emotional, physical, & intellectual growth of each child.
- Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff.
- Excellent writing skills and use of technology to deliver child progress to parents and other teachers.
- Present expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level.
- Be creative, passionate about your work and have fun.
- Accountability: We empower self-decision making by accepting responsibility and learning from our mistakes to serve COA's mission, vision, and values.
- Collaboration: We align solutions that understand the needs of our stakeholders to serve COA's mission, vision, and values.
- Growth Mindset: We view obstacles as opportunities for growth, accepting feedback to enhance the development of employees and the organization.
- Integrity: We go beyond honesty and loyalty by considering the impact of decisions and doing what's right for all stakeholders.
- Consistency: We ensure continuity of care to uphold COA's brand and enable stakeholders to have clear expectations of their experience.
- Internal Career Advancement Opportunities.
- 50% Discount on Employee Childcare
- Educational Assistance/Reimbursement
- T.E.A.C.H Scholarship Partnerships
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Recognition Programs
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k), Life, Accident, & Disability
- Paid Vacation/ Paid Holidays
- Salary advertised is an estimate; final salary is negotiable dependent on final position, level of education and experience.
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.
Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
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