Phipps Neighborhoods
Location
New York
The Lead Teacher is responsible for delivering instruction, managing classroom culture, and overseeing the social, intellectual, and emotional development of 4-year-old students. They also supervise assistant teachers and volunteers while maintaining records and communicating progress to families.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and be enrolled in a certification study plan. At least two years of teaching experience is preferred, along with necessary background clearances and certifications.
The Lead Classroom teacher Level I is responsible for delivering sound instruction and overseeing all aspects of classroom culture for 4-year-old Universal Prekindergarten students. The Lead Teacher will provide children with a learning environment that prepares them to develop socially, intellectually, physically and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. Additionally, the Lead teacher will differentiate instruction for a variety of learners and ensure the proper implementation of services to children with special needs in the class. The Lead teacher Level I may also serve as a co-lead teacher to classrooms that have two Lead teachers.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Market context
In New York, Lead Teacher Level I roles are typically competitive because schools look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, active enrollment in a certification study plan, and prior classroom experience. Demand is often strongest where programs need teachers who can meet licensing, clearance, and documentation requirements quickly. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review fit faster; before applying, confirm your certification plan and background clearances are current.
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