
UPK Lead Teacher
- East Northport, NY
- $22.00-24.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage the classroom, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
- Serve as a role model, fostering a growth mindset to develop young minds and ignite a lifelong passion for learning.
- Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum, tailoring it to meet the unique needs of Kindergarten children.
- Plan and deliver effective lesson plans and teaching strategies specifically designed for Kindergarten students.
- Utilize a diverse range of learning modalities to engage students in each lesson.
- Foster a safe and nurturing environment that promotes both play and learning.
- Maintain regular communication with parents, sharing their children's progress, adventures, and achievements through various channels, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
- Collaborate with center staff and leadership to support the success of the center, working towards enrollment and engagement goals.
- Build strong relationships with families and colleagues, creating a dynamic and harmonious environment where play and learning seamlessly blend together.
- Preferred: 2+ years of professional teaching experience in a daycare, preschool, or kindergarten setting. Minimum requirement: At least one year of professional teaching experience.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
- Preferred: CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must meet state-specific guidelines and possess the required certifications for the role.
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance