$20.00 to $28.00 per hour
Based on experience and education.
Full time or part time
Monday to Friday, daytime hours. No nights. No weekends.
About the role
As Lead Teacher, you run your classroom. You plan lessons, guide your assistant teachers, and create a safe, warm, engaging space where children grow academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually, using our phonics based and Loving Childcare curricula in line with NAEYC standards and NYS OCFS regulations.
Duties
- Plan and teach developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
- Lead and mentor assistant teachers.
- Keep the classroom safe, clean and organized.
- Track attendance, daily reports, observations and quarterly assessments.
- Communicate regularly with families about each child's progress.
Requirements
- 2 or more years of experience in early childhood education.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification, and we will help you obtain it if needed.
- Warm, dependable and great with children and families.
- Strong communication and classroom management skills.
- Comfortable supporting our faith based mission and values.
Nice to have
- Associate or Bachelor degree in early childhood education or a related field.
- Prior lead or supervisory experience.
- CDA credential.
Benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off
- Discounted childcare for your own children
- Professional development support
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Job offers depend on the background checks New York requires for childcare staff.
LCC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. LCC will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, marital status, partnership status, citizenship status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, and previous conviction of criminal offenses, unless directly related to employment or would involve an unreasonable risk to property or to the safety or welfare of specific individuals or the general public; any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us.