Lead Teacher

Full job description Preschool Lead Teacher RENA Daycare Center is committed to providing a high quality early education in a nurturing and enriching environment for Toddlers and Preschoolers in Washington Heights. We are seeking a lead teacher to join our team! Educational Qualifications All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Lead Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria: A Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or related field NYS Teacher Certification Birth-2 NYS Teacher Certification Students with Disabilities Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Lead Teacher Responsibilities A Lead Teacher's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment Advancing children's physical and intellectual competence Supporting each child's social and emotional development and provide positive guidance Writing, submitting, and implementing lesson plans Establishing positive and effective family relations and communication Ensuring an effective program, responsive to children's needs Maintaining professional commitment Ability to lift objects of up to 30 lbs. without assistance Ability to implement requirements of Department of Health standards Prepare timely notation of developmental milestones of each student Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. Ability to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

NYS Teacher Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person