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Learning Care Group
Universal Pre-K Lead Teacher 8am-2pm
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What they do
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
Job Description
The State Pre-K Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing based on the needs of each child, and the requirements of the program. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond. As a Lead Pre-K Teacher, you'll: Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers. Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class. Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and Pre-K program requirements. Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center's success. We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or related degree Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements. The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.