VPK Lead Teacher

Big Blue Marble Academy; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible Scheduling

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K

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Voluntary life and disability保险

Health savings account

Industry leading paid time off

Family feel environment

Job summary

Big Blue Marble Academy is seeking a VPK Lead Teacher to work with the Lead Teacher to facilitate daily activities and ensure the classroom runs smoothly. You’ll partner with families to nurture and care for children, and use electronic daily tracking to record milestones.

We emphasize teamwork and an inclusive environment. Employment is contingent upon background checks and onboarding; applicants should have DCF 45 hours, CDA, and a VPK endorsement, with the ability to lift 30 pounds and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• DCF 45 hours and CDA required; VPK endorsement.
• Demonstrated experience working with children in childcare, daycare or preschool.
• Early childhood coursework completed.
• Must stand 6–8 hours, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and bend while working with children.
• Must lift a minimum of 30 pounds and visually supervise children at all times.
• Background checks and onboarding processes required.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team with the Lead Teacher to facilitate daily activities and ensure the classroom is functioning smoothly.
• Partner with families to nurture and care for their children and document milestones with electronic daily tracking.
• Follow enhanced safety guidelines to keep the classroom clean and safe.

Education

High school diploma

DCF 45 hours

CDA

VPK endorsement

Early childhood coursework

Job description

Teamwork, giving back, diversity, and making a difference is the foundation of who we are. Join our team and you’ll enjoy teaching a curriculum that enhances children’s perspectives and understanding of the world outside their community. You’ll become a part of a work community where everyone feels empowered to reach their career goals. Our on-the-job training can pave your career path and development from Assistant Teacher all the way to Center Director.

Why you will enjoy working here:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K
• Access your wages in real time- launching soon!
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Industry leading paid time off
• Family feel environment

As a VPK Lead Teacher, you will:

• Work as a team with the Lead Teacher to facilitate daily activities and ensure the classroom is functioning smoothly.
• Partner with families to nurture and care for their children. Showcase your tech savvy skills while using electronic daily tracking to document children’s special milestones.
• Follow enhanced safety guidelines to keep your classroom clean and safe

Requirements:

• High school diploma required
• DCF 45 hours and CDA required,VPK endorsement
• Demonstrated experience working with children; child care, daycare, or preschool
• Early childhood coursework
• Employees are required to stand (six to eight hours daily), stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, etc. while working with children.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
• Must be able to visually supervise children at all times.

Join a team that takes pride in teamwork, giving back and welcoming an inclusive environment. A career with Big Blue Marble Academy will empower you to reach your career goals while making a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of our background check, pre-hire screenings, and onboarding processes. All employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.

BBMA is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.