Preschool Lead Teacher

Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center; Village of Camillus (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center seeks a Lead Preschool Teacher to join their dedicated team in Camillus, NY. This role focuses on fostering the educational and emotional development of preschool children aged 3 to 5 in a supportive, inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Early Childhood Education and an active NYS Teacher certification, displaying exceptional communication skills and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of young learners. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, ensuring work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Passion for offering the best care and education for local children.
• Delivering care for educational, developmental, and social-emotional growth.
• Warm, engaging approach with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and instruction in inclusive classrooms.
• Help create a structured learning environment.
• Prepare instructional materials and coordinate curriculum.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Adaptability

Family-centered focus

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Active NYS Teacher certification

Tools

Paperless technology

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Lead Preschool Teacher – Camillus, NY

Our Little Lukes mission is to build a bright future for every child by bringing extraordinary care and education to children in our community.

When you join Little Lukes, you're joining a team that has an unstoppable drive to change the lives of families across Central New York. We're a team of thoughtful Certified Teachers and Special Education Teachers, expert Speech Language Pathologists, and experienced Physical and Occupational Therapists. Above all, we are committed to helping each other succeed, learn, and grow—all while bringing the best care to families in CNY.

No matter what you are looking for in your next role, we're confident that you will find it at Little Lukes!

Setting and Location

Our Camillus location is adding 1 more preschool classroom for summer and 2 more preschool classrooms for fall.

About the Lead Teacher Role

We are on the lookout for a Lead Teacher to join our preschool team. In this role, you will work with our phenomenal team of certified Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, School Psychologists, and Certified Teacher Assistants and to support the children in our care.

Provide exceptional care and instruction

Support the development and education of preschool children, ages 3 to 5 years, within our Inclusive classrooms alongside a Special Education Teacher and certified TAs.

Teaches developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten through strong, language-based, whole group, small group, and one-on-one interactions.

Classroom Environment

Help to create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious and excited to learn.

Implement effective classroom management.

Help to set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines.

Planning and Data Analysis

Prepares goals and instructional materials.

Coordinate curriculum implementation with preschool team

Communicate with team members, administrators, and parents regarding children’s’ development and behavior.

About You

You will thrive in the role of Lead Teacher at Little Lukes if you have:

A passion for our mission to offer the best care and education for local children and their families.

Expertise in delivering care for the educational, developmental, and social emotional growth of the children in your charge.

A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus.

The drive to work hard, to be your best self and to adapt to the constant change and evolution of care for children in their Early Childhood years.

Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative and solution-oriented way.

A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Example: Elementary Education).

An active NYS Teacher certification is required.

Lead Teacher Job Compensation and Benefits

Industry-leading salaries

Company Paid

Free Life Insurance

Student Loan forgiveness participation

Paperless technology

Paid training

Paid time off, holidays, and break weeks

Company-sponsored

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K retirement plan

Employee childcare discount

Access to

Amazing team-oriented environment

Professional mentoring program

Work/Life Balance

Monday-Friday (weekends off!)

Day shifts only (no evenings!)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid summer break weeks

Next Steps for Lead Teacher Job Application

Please reach out to our Program Directors at info@ littlelukes.com to learn more about the location, team and atmosphere with Little Lukes. We can’t wait to meet you!