Preschool Lead Teacher
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Job Description
Lead Daycare Teacher - Central, NY
Little Lukes' mission is to build a bright future for every child by bringing extraordinary care and education to children in our community.
When you join Little Lukes, you're joining a team that has an unstoppable drive to change the lives of families across Central New York. We're a team of thoughtful Certified Teachers and Special Education Teachers, expert Speech Language Pathologists, and experienced Physical and Occupational Therapists. Above all, we are committed to helping each other succeed, learn, and grow-all while bringing the best care to families in CNY.
No matter what you are looking for in your next role, we're confident that you will find it at Little Lukes!
Setting and Location
Little Lukes Preschool and Children Center. Choice of 4 locations in East Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Fulton or Oswego NY.
About the Lead Teacher Role
We are on the lookout for a Lead Teacher to join our preschool team. In this role, you will work with our phenomenal team of certified Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, School Psychologists, and Certified Teacher Assistants and to support the children in our care.
Provide exceptional care and instruction
Support the development and education of preschool children, ages 3 to 5 years, within our Inclusive classrooms alongside a Special Education Teacher and certified TAs.
Teaches developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten through strong, language-based, whole group, small group, and one-on-one interactions.
Classroom Environment
Help to create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious and excited to learn.
Implement effective classroom management.
Help to set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines.
Planning and Data Analysis
Prepares goals and instructional materials.
Coordinate curriculum implementation with preschool team
Communicate with team members, administrators, and parents regarding children's' development and behavior.
About You
You will thrive in the role of Lead Teacher at Little Lukes if you have:
A passion for our mission to offer the best care and education for local children and their families.
Expertise in delivering care for the educational, developmental, and social emotional growth of the children in your charge.
A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus.
The drive to work hard, to be your best self and to adapt to the constant change and evolution of care for children in their Early Childhood years.
Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative and solution-oriented way.
A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Example: Elementary Education).
An active NYS Teacher certification is required.
Lead Teacher Job Compensation and Benefits
Industry-leading salaries
Company Paid
Free Life Insurance
Student Loan forgiveness participation
Paperless technology
Paid training
Paid time off, holidays, and break weeks
Company-sponsored
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K retirement plan
Employee childcare discount
Access to
Amazing team-oriented environment
Professional mentoring program
Work/Life Balance
Monday-Friday (weekends off!)
Day shifts only (no evenings!)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid summer break weeks
Next Steps for Lead Teacher Job Application
Please reach out to our Program Directors at info@ littlelukes.com to learn more about the location, team and atmosphere with Little Lukes. We can't wait to meet you!
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