Find & Apply For Preschool / Childcare Teacher Jobs in Waterford, New York

Job Summary We are seeking passionate and dedicated Lead Teachers to join our vibrant early childhood education team, specializing in caring for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. As a Lead Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in creating a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment where young children can explore, learn, and develop essential skills. Your leadership will inspire both children and staff, ensuring high-quality care that promotes growth in all areas of childhood development. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives while working in a dynamic and supportive setting. Duties Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum plans that foster cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers. Supervise and engage with children to ensure their safety, well-being, and active participation in daily activities. Maintain a clean, organized classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning while adhering to health and safety standards. Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about their child's progress, milestones, and any concerns to build strong partnerships. Lead classroom management efforts by establishing routines, behavior management strategies, and positive reinforcement techniques. Ensure compliance with all licensing regulations, mandated reporting laws, and childcare policies related to early childhood education. Provide mentorship and support to assistant teachers or staff members to promote teamwork and professional growth. Conduct regular assessments of children's development to tailor activities that meet individual needs and promote optimal growth. Qualifications Proven experience working with children across different age groups—infants, toddlers, or preschoolers—in a daycare or early childhood education setting. Strong knowledge of childhood development principles and child supervision techniques. Certification in first aid and CPR preferred. Experience working with children with disabilities or special needs is highly desirable. Excellent communication skills for effective parent engagement and team collaboration. Classroom experience with curriculum planning, behavior management, and classroom organization. Familiarity with mandated reporting laws and early childhood education standards. Ability to create a warm, inclusive environment that supports diverse learning styles and developmental stages. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate staff while maintaining high standards of care. Join our team as a Lead Teacher if you are energetic about shaping young minds! Bring your expertise in early childhood education to a role where your passion makes a difference every day—helping children thrive through engaging activities, compassionate supervision, and innovative teaching methods!

Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Employee discount Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person