Location
Town of Grand Island, New York
The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programming to maximize child skill development. They must also maintain a cooperative team environment and communicate regularly with families regarding child progress.
Candidates must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education with at least one year of program experience. Current CPR, First Aid, and Medical Administration Training certifications are required or must be obtained within the first year.
To plan and implement developmentally appropriate programming for the classroom assigned. Monitors each child’s development and plan programming to maximize skill development. Communicate regularly with families to exchange information about child’s development. Communicate with supervisors and co-workers to ensure efficient delivery of services.
Provide competent supervisor and daily care to all children in your assigned classroom Children/Parent Interactions Uses appropriate language and tone when talking with the children. Promotes self-esteem while encouraging self-help skills. Shows warmth and affection for all children in the center. Promotes the daily exchange of information about children’s activities and progress to families. Accommodate the family’s instructions for daily care routines when able. Follow developmentally appropriate practices. Holds bi-annual parent-teacher conferences. Be available to conference with families at other times as needed. Maintains confidentiality when discussing issues relating to any child. Communicates with potential families on tours to offer information specific to their classroom. Staff Relations Responsible for the development and maintenance of a cooperative team approach. Participates in regular staff meetings. Participates in a yearly program evaluation. Offers leadership to assistant teacher and other co-workers throughout the center. Children/Parent Interactions Uses appropriate language and tone when talking with the children. Promotes self-esteem while encouraging self-help skills. Shows warmth and affection for all children in the center. Promotes the daily exchange of information about children’s activities and progress to families. Accommodate the family’s instructions for daily care routines when able. Follow developmentally appropriate practices. Holds bi-annual parent-teacher conferences. Be available to conference with families at other times as needed. Maintains confidentiality when discussing issues relating to any child. Communicates with potential families on tours to offer information specific to their classroom. Staff Relations Responsible for the development and maintenance of a cooperative team approach. Participates in regular staff meetings. Participates in a yearly program evaluation. Offers leadership to assistant teacher and other co-workers throughout the center. Professional Development Participates in workshops and trainings according to the Office of Children and Family Services regulations, National Accreditation, and also pursues additional professional development as appropriate.(Annual requirement of 30 hours of training) Stays current with First Learning policies, OCFS regulations, National Accreditation guidelines and other pertinent regulations (CACFP, Health Department). Communication Daily, in person contact with families, co-workers and supervisors to exchange information related to care and development of children in your care. Written correspondence to monitor development, record accidents, illnesses, medication administration and any other pertinent information.
Education: A minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education with plan to continue further education. Additional ongoing professional and educational development is required.
Foundations in Health and Safety Certificate; or a willingness to complete the training within the first week of hire.
At least 1 year of program experience is required.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with parents, children, staff and supervisor. Flexible to varied assignments, along with a positive attitude and the ability to integrate into a team to work towards the mission and goals of Generations.
Market context
In New York, lead teacher openings often draw candidates with classroom leadership experience and strong lesson-planning skills, especially in settings that require active supervision indoors and outdoors. This role is competitive because employers typically look for candidates who already meet state education requirements and can handle the physical demands of the classroom. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, since they are pulled from the original job description to save research time.
Salary benchmark
$39,311 avg / yr
Typical range: $35,360–$40,352 based on 300 active listings in New York