Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Town of Vestal (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading early childhood education center as a UPK/4's Lead Teacher, where you will enhance children's learning through culturally responsive methods. This full-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development while working in a supportive team environment, ensuring children are ready for success.

Benefits

Holidays

Sick Time

Vacation

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess New York State Initial Teaching Certificate for Birth to age 6.
• Experience in early childhood education preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that meet children's developmental needs.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding classroom experiences.
• Participate in regular teaching team meetings.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Communication

Team Coordination

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Education

New York State Initial Teaching Certificate for Birth to age 6

Job description

Summary

Interviewing Now for 2025-2026 School Year (Late August 2025 Start)-

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our teaching team and explore the world with young children. Cub Care Children's Center has been providing excellent early childhood education programs since 1998 and is a Quality Stars NY participating center with a four-star rating. We are looking for a special individual who enjoys helping young children get off to a great start by building early learning and social skills in a culturally responsive environment that will last their lifetime.

Duties

As a UPK/4's Lead Teacher you must possess the ability to ...

-work under the direction of the Executive Director,Assistant Director and the designated Representative of the Vestal Central School District.

-enhance, blend and implement selected curriculum through detailed lesson plans that are culturally and linguistically responsive, meeting the developmental needs of individual children.

-coordinate activities with coworkers, oversee and/or work cooperatively with all teaching team members and therapists in your classroom.

-communicate consistently, effectively, sensitively, and respectfully with families regarding all aspects of their child's classroom experiences.

-participate in regular teaching team meetings by bringing questions, concerns and ideas to the group and engage in thoughtful discussions.

-complete a minimum of 15 hours of training/coaching annually in the required content areas as specified by the Office of Children and Family Services.

Requirements

Min Requirement: New York State Initial Teaching Certificate for Birth to age 6.

(Can be considered if you have completed 2 years of early childhood education and are in the process of completing your Bachelor degree toward obtaining certification or transferring certification from another state)

• Full-Time - 37.5 hours/week 8:30 - 4:30
• Health Check Required
• Fingerprinting Required
• Background Check Required
• 3 References Requiredwith at least one from an employer, student teaching supervisor, or volunteer coordinator if possible.

Nice To Haves

Previous Experience working with children ages 2-5 preferred

CPR/First Aid Certification preferred but not required

Benefits

Holidays, Sick Time, Vacation

Professional Development Opportunities