Lead Teacher (2-3 year old)

Babove Worldwide Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution seeks a Certified Pre-School Lead Teacher to create a nurturing environment for children aged 2-5. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, along with required state certifications and experience. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, engaging with parents, and ensuring a safe learning atmosphere for children. A competitive salary range of $60,000 to $68,000 reflects the expectations for this entry-level position in New York.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience working with children ages 2-5.
• Familiarity with Head Start and early childhood practices.
• Must be willing to complete paperwork including lesson plans and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, positive, creative, and nurturing learning environment.
• Keep parents informed of their child’s progress and growth.
• Ensure classroom activities are developmentally appropriate.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Professional NY State Certification in Early Childhood Education B-2

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $68,000.00/yr

Job Summary

• Complete bachelor’s or master’s degree in early childhood education is preferred. (3/4 yr. old Lead 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.
• Must be certified or working towards certification
• Support the diversity initiatives of the school.
• 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 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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