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Rainbow Child Development Center

Preschool Lead Teacher

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A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$39,705 / year median in New York

+11% projected growth

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Preschool Lead Teacher Rainbow Child Development Center Flushing, NY Job Details Full-time $50,000
  • $68,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Teacher leader experience Unit planning (curriculum development processes) Specific learning disabilities (early childhood general education) Education Bachelor's degree Toddler care Classroom experience Classroom responsibilities management Preschool teaching Bachelor's degree in education Teaching experience with young children Classroom behavior management Associate's degree Classroom Teaching Full Job Description Established child care center in Flushing, Queens NY is hiring for a lead teacher for our 3 year old classroom.
The position will start immediately. We are seeking passionate and dedicated preschool teachers to join our educational team. The ideal lead candidates should have working experience with ages 1-4 year old. The ideal candidates should be loving and motivated to learn. Please specify in your cover letter with your relevant teaching experience and the position that you are seeking. We are looking for someone that's caring, hands on and with motivation to learn. You may email your cover letter and resume to . Candidates with similar experience preferred.
Minimum Education Requirement For Lead Teacher:
  • AA degree in education or BA in education with 90 credits or more
  • Minimum one year of work experience with preschoolers
  • Certified in early childhood grades is a plus Minimum Education Requirement For teaching assistants:
  • High school diplomas or GED, AA or BA preferred in the related field preferred.
  • minimum one year experience in the classroom The goal of teachers at Rainbow CDC is to provide a warm, nurturing, safe, and loving environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected.
To this end the specific responsibilities included, but are not limited to the following: 1) Protects the safety of all children in the center. 2) Directly supervises children at all times. 3) Use positive phrasing with children. 4) Communicates frequently with children throughout the day, naming objects, actions, using who, what, when, where. and why, and open-ended questions. 5) Exhibits behavior management consistent with Rainbow CDC philosophy, including reflecting children's feelings, approaching children to speak with them, directing comments toward children's behavior, not at the children themselves, etc. 6) Co-plays/interacts with children during play activities both indoors and on the playground. 7) Treats each child with dignity and respect, recognizing the cultural and socio-economic diversity of the population.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$50,000.00
  • $68,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): do you have a minimum associates degree (BA or Masters) in early childhood education? If not, please detail your educational background. What hours are you available to work? Which centers can you reliably commute to Flushing NY?
Work Location:
In person