Lead Teacher for 3k - Must be NYS Certified (Birth- Grade 2 or 1-6)
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Preschool seeking one Certified 3K Lead Teacher starting 2025-2026. We are seeking a full-time experienced teacher to work with our lovely children and team.
Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.
To qualify, you must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or a related field of study AND must possess one of the following New York State teaching certificates:
* Early Childhood (Birth–Grade 2);
* Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1–6 (N–6);
* Prekindergarten–Grade 6 (P–6); or
* Students with Disabilities (Birth–Grade 2)\*
If you are looking for a fun, creative, warm and loving preschool environment, all applicants should apply!
Preschool Head Teachers job description :Preschool
Focusing on school readiness, preschool teachers generally work with children ages two to five in daycare settings, churches, Head Start centers, and various private schools. They supervise children during meal times, help in the development of social skills, and reinforce personal hygiene activities. Days include coordinating play-learning and nap time, dressing students, and even changing toddlers’ diapers. Preschool teachers are flexible and creative while maintaining structure and sticking to schedules.
Your typical activities may include:.
* *Plan curriculum:* Prepare daily lessons and exercises; follow age-appropriate curriculum guidelines for preschoolers, such as counting single-digit numbers, identifying colors, categorizing and grouping shapes, and memorizing the alphabet.
* *Serve meals*: Serve lunches and/or snacks to students in accordance with school and district nutritional policies, and assist students with cleaning up after mealtime.
* *Personal hygiene: *Help students understand the benefits of personal health habits, including eating nutritional snacks, washing hands, grooming, and dressing.
* *Lead procedures: *Arrange seating plans, take roll, keep attendance records, and implement school procedures.
* *Fun activities:* Organize and lead games, arts and crafts, and other activities designed to help students learn, expend energy and work in groups.
* *Store supplies: *Select supplies, such as arts and crafts, story books, and other learning tools; keep supplies organized; assist students in gathering and returning supplies before and after activities.
* *Storytelling:* Read stories from age-appropriate books and encourage students to interact through creative feedback in group discussions.
* *Social development: *Help students integrate with one another and interact in groups, whether they’re working on curriculum, completing tasks, or during play activities.
* *Behavior issues:* Identify emotional problems and address them with the child’s parents or guardians during parent-teacher conferences.
* *Staff meetings: *Attend staff meetings and work with colleagues to plan curriculum and discuss student progress.
* *Professional support: *Work with school staff, such as counselors, nurses, and psychologists, who specialize in early childhood development and behavior management issues.
* *Teaching assistants*: Supervise teaching assistants or volunteers as appropriate and in accordance with school procedures and policies as well as state and federal equal employment guidelines.
* *Education plans: *Identify children with potential special needs and develop Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for remedial attention if necessary.
* *Progress reports*: Evaluate work; keep student records and provide parents or guardians with timely progress reports.
* *Evaluate students*: Administer tests and formal assessments; evaluate students’ grade-level performance in accordance with school and district policies; meet with parents to discuss performance.
Compensation will be based on credentials and classroom experience.
Job Type: Full-time
*\*\*Salary commensurate with experience*
Experience:
* relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Teaching Certificate (Required)
* Birth - Grade 2, N-6, or PK-6
Work Location:
* One location
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60K-$67k/Year
Working hours:8:20-4:20
\*10months Postion
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Employee discount
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
- Location:
- Queens Village, NY, United States
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Education And Training