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The Learning Experience - Plainview, NY
Lead UPK Certified Teacher
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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
Benefits:
Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Training & development 401(k) Employee discounts The Learning Experience® is hiring at our center in Plainview, NY! We are currently hiring fun, bright, loving teachers to educate and care for children in our UPK classroom. You will have the opportunity to impact the lives of the children in their care. Teachers are responsible for ensuring a clean, friendly, welcoming environment; ensuring the implementation of proprietary curriculum; ensuring the health and safety of the children in their care, as well as effective communication with the children's parents. Furthermore, once you have joined our team, you will benefit from an extensive training program and a salary that is competitive within the industry. You will enjoy building relationships with the children, parents, and co-workers within a friendly team-oriented environment! For more information about our company, visit us at www.thelearningexperience.com.- Hours must include 8:45 am - 2:15 pm during school days
Requirements:
- New York State Certification valid for service in the early childhood or childhood grades, or students with disabilities in early childhood grades (mandatory)
- 1-5 years of childcare experience
- Satisfy the mandatory physical and background checks as required by state and company regulations. CPR
- Be of sufficient physical, mental, and emotional health to perform job duties satisfactorily
- Possess skills, attributes, and characteristics conducive to and suitable for dealing with children
- Must speak English well enough to communicate with children, staff, management, and parents
- Must be a team player and have a positive attitude
- Must be able to read and write English well enough to prepare, complete, and maintain administrative forms and records as required by current governmental regulations, company policies, and procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of child growth and development
- Willing to attend staff/parent events and complete training classes as required by state regulations
- Light cleaning, maintaining the classroom