Clinton Early Learning Center Hiring for Lead Teacher Full Time

The lead teacher is responsible for the general supervision and implementation of the daily schedule, that provides a safe nurturing and engaging environment.

We are searching for a dynamic, experienced preschool teacher. Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years teaching in a licensed early childhood program. Candidate must have experience writing lesson plans that reflect the Creative Curriculum’s Objectives and the NYS Early Learning Guidelines. Candidate must have strong classroom management techniques and communication skills.

All candidates must be able to collaborate with assistant teachers, creating intentional lessons and activities and ensuring smooth transitions throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitates children’s play to encourage all areas of development.
• Respects families and is responsive to language, culture, family characteristics, needs, concerns and priorities.
• Communicates regularly, respectfully and effectively with families, including a minimum of two parent teacher conferences per year.
• Uses observation and assessment tools to support children’s development and learning.
• Uses observation and assessment to plan and modify environments, curriculum and teaching.
• Creates genuine supportive relationships with children.
• Creates an environment that is predictable, promotes interaction and learning and is responsive to children’s needs.
• Works to effectively and calmly address challenging behavior.
• Receives at least 20 staff development hours that meet the NYS OCFS requirements and program requirements; 15 hours within the first 6 months of hire.
• Participate in all staff meetings, and in-service trainings.
• Knows and follows proper procedures as outlined by NYS OCFS and the program.
• Maintain all required records, files and paperwork, and or delegate paperwork to assistant teachers but monitors to be sure it is being done appropriately.
• Applies practices that encourage positive health behaviors and support the physical and mental well-being of children and families.
• Is prepared for emergencies and injuries.
• Displays professionalism in practice has evidence of emotional maturity and stability.
• Maintain and respect the confidentiality of each child, parent, staff and all Center issues.
• Supervise and mentor assistant teacher(s) and permits assistant(s) to have input in the daily programming if appropriate. Ensures activities are planned for the end of the day in his/her absence.
• Communicate and collaborate with an assistant teacher(s) regarding program goals and developments relating to the children, parents, administration and center.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or GED AND a CDA, AA, or BA in Early Childhood or have 9 college credits in Early Childhood or related field with a plan towards a CDA, AA or BA in Early Childhood or related field.
• Must meet the requirements set forth by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Clearance includes but is not limited to a Criminal Fingerprint Check and approval through the New York State Child Abuse Registry.
• Must have a Tuberculosis test and a physical exam, completed on Clinton Early Learning Center’s form before working with children.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds.
• CPR & First Aid certifications, MAT training or willingness to obtain.
• Receives at least 20 staff development hours that meet the NYS OCFS requirements and program requirements; 15 hours within the first 6 months for new teachers, teachers who have been here over 1 year have 12 months to complete the 20 hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 – $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Our employees are required to be vaccinated and each classroom follows proper OCFS COVID protocols.

Application Question(s):

• Minimum: must have 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan of study leading to a CDA, AA in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person