Lead Teacher- Early Childhood (Hiring Bonus $2000)

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• Albany, NY, Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00Hourly, New Hire Hiring bonus up to $2,000 in your first 90 days! The Early Education Lead Teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care, which may include toddlers and/or preschool age children; develops partnerships with birth parents/child’s caregivers to engage and encourage parent participation in program. Lead Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all State and local governing contracting agencies; and works collegially with other staff members. This is a full time, 12 month position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

o Perform duties as planned under the leadership of the Early Childhood Director. o Greet each child in assigned group o Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with each child’s family, and encourage their involvement in the program o Daily attendance reports o Maintain a safe environment based on safety standards set by the program o Daily planning and execution of all classroom and outdoor activities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving; appropriate to the developmental levels of the children o Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of children, with an emphasis on language development and emergent literacy skills o Encourage children to participate o Play with the children, including getting down on the floor to interact with children.

o Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials appropriate to the developmental levels of the children o Support the social and emotional development of children JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES o Knowledge of child development theory and best practices in early childhood group care and education.

o Early Child Development knowledge and experience. o Knowledge in Desired Results, Developmental Appropriate Practices. o Knowledge of State Subsidized Program Requirements for Center Programs. o Good communication, problem solving, and priority setting skills as well as maintaining an overall positive and professional attitude /disposition.

o Ability to effectively plan, organize and implement educational activities. o Must be able to manage confidential information. We offer the following Benefits -Health, Dental, Vision, Flex plans (1st of the month following 30 days); -Retirement and Matching Plans -Paid Lunch; Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays; Paid hours/days for Closures due to Weather Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE o Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education Required, minimum of CDA o First aid/CPR certificate o Satisfactory completion of background check.

o At least 3-5 years’ experience working in an early childhood setting with at least 1-2 years of head teacher experience o Experience working with persons from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. o Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and the program o Exemplary written and spoken communication skills o Strong collaboration skills; able to work well with a team o Effective multitasker; can prioritize tasks based on importance and deadlines o Must pass background check before starting employment PHYSICAL DEMANDS o Lifting and carrying children up to 25 pounds o Close contact with children o Direct supervision of children o Diaper changing, Assisting children with toileting and hand washing, Ability to interact with children on the floor OTHER o Assist with fundraising events as needed o Spearhead or assist on special projects as may be assigned o Perform other duties as assigned