Job title: Lead Teacher
Company: Children of America
Job description:
Join Our Team at Children of America (COA)!
At Children of America, we believe that our strength lies in our diversity. We’re a unique blend of passionate people who are dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children. As a Lead Teacher, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to design engaging lessons and bring our vibrant curriculum to life. Working with a talented team of educators, you’ll be in a nurturing environment where your growth is encouraged, and your enthusiasm for early childhood education is celebrated.
We embrace the idea of being your authentic self at work. It’s your individual experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that enrich our community and strengthen our team. Our programs cater to children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After Care, and Summer Camp offerings.
What’s the Team Like?
As a Lead Teacher, your daily interactions will include working closely with Assistant Teachers, children, parents, management, and other teaching staff. You’ll find that collaboration and communication are key aspects of our supportive culture.
What Do You Need to Succeed?
- A minimum of 90 college credits in education-related fields.
- At least one year of experience in a licensed childcare setting is preferred.
- Flexibility to thrive in challenging circumstances.
- Strong organizational skills to keep everything running smoothly.
- The ability to build solid relationships with both children and parents.
- A commitment to your own professional growth.
- Effective decision-making skills in a classroom setting.
- Compliance with all state regulations related to the position.
What Will Your Day Look Like?
- Implementing our developmentally appropriate curriculum with a gentle, understanding approach.
- Juggling the dynamic needs of infants and toddlers at various stages of their growth.
- Creating a structured and positive learning environment that fosters development.
- Ensuring a safe and nurturing space for every child.
- Being attuned to the emotions of children and the needs of their parents.
- Planning daily lessons that promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
- Communicating effectively and professionally with parents and fellow staff members.
- Using excellent writing skills and technology to share children’s progress with parents and colleagues.
- Setting developmentally appropriate expectations for each child.
- Most importantly, bringing creativity and passion to your work while having fun along the way!
Our Guiding Principles:
- Accountability: We empower our team members to make decisions, embrace responsibility, and learn from their experiences to uphold COA’s mission and values.
- Collaboration: We strive to find solutions that address the needs of our community and enhance COA’s mission.
- Growth Mindset: We see challenges as opportunities for growth and welcome feedback to foster personal and organizational development.
- Integrity: Our commitment goes beyond honesty; we consider the impact of our actions on everyone involved and strive to do what’s right.
- Consistency: We provide reliable care, helping everyone understand what to expect from the COA experience.
Why Join Us? Here Are Some Perks:
- Opportunities for internal career advancement.
- A generous 50% discount on childcare for employees.
- Support for educational endeavors through reimbursement and T.E.A.C.H scholarship partnerships.
- Referral bonuses for bringing your talented friends into our community.
- Recognition programs to celebrate your contributions.
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan, along with life, accident, and disability coverage.
- Paid vacation and holidays to recharge and relax.
Salary details provided are estimates and can be discussed further based on your qualifications and experience.
At Children of America, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and foster a drug-free workplace. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and submission of required state documents.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with us, we can’t wait to meet you!
Expected salary: $20 – 25 per hour
Location: Jackson Heights, Queens, NY
Job date: Tue, 18 Feb 2025 02:47:24 GMT
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