Lead Teacher (2-3 Year Old)

BABOVE WORLDWIDE INSTITUTE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institute in New York is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher for young children aged 2-5. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education along with a professional NY State Certification. Responsibilities include providing a safe and nurturing environment, developing lesson plans, and maintaining communication with parents regarding their child’s growth. The role requires 1 to 2 years of experience in childcare or education, familiarity with early childhood practices, and a passion for working with young children.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience working with children (ages 2-5).
• Familiarity with Head Start and the Creative Curriculum.
• Ability to create lesson plans and manage behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, positive, creative, and nurturing learning environment.
• Guide children to learn language and interact socially.
• Keep parents informed of their child’s progress and growth.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Minimal supervision

Dependability

Sound judgment

Ethics

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's Degree in early childhood education

Professional NY State Certification in Early Childhood Education B-2

Job description

Job Summary

• Completed Associate's Degree or enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in early childhood education is preferred. (2/3 yr. old Lead Teacher).
• Completed an Associate's Degree or CDA in Infant/Toddler (2's/toddler Teacher).
• Professional NY State Certification in Early Childhood Education B-2 (preferred).
• 1 to 2 years of experience working with children (ages 2-5). (Preferably in a childcare or school setting).
• Familiarity with Head Start, the Creative Curriculum, preschool assessments, creating lesson plans, behavior management, and early childhood practices.
• Must be willing to complete paperwork including lesson plans, child assessments, child daily logs, and classroom logs.
• Provide a safe, positive, creative, and nurturing learning environment at all times.
• Guide children to learn language, gain autonomy, interact socially, and participate in physical activities.
• Keep parents informed of their child’s progress and growth.
• Assist team members and volunteers in maintaining an orderly, safe, and attractive classroom.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork and documentation as scheduled.
• Delegate and assign tasks as described in the job descriptions and program policies.
• Encourage parents to be active participants in their child's education.
• Ensure that all classroom activities are developmentally appropriate and carried out on a daily basis.
• Handle emergency situations as designated by program policies and procedures.
• Provide a setting that meets the individual needs of children, assess each child's developmental needs, and write individual lesson plans.
• Flexible, and work with colleagues in a professional manner.
• Love working with young children.
• Support the diversity initiatives of the school.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.
• Additional center/school requirements may apply.

Salary: $36000 - $58000 annually