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Universal Pre-K Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group

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#Lesson Plans#Early Childhood Education
#Preschool
#Universal Pre-K
#Childcare Licensing
#Classroom Leadership
#Kindergarten Readiness
#Family Studies
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$22 - $26 / HOURPosted 4 hours ago

Location

Town of Penfield, New York

Salary

$22 - $26 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning, assessing, and instructing preschool children to prepare them for Kindergarten. They lead classroom management, implement curriculum, and build relationships with families to support child achievement.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and experience leading a classroom. They must be at least 18 years old and capable of meeting state childcare requirements and physical activity demands.

bachelor degreeMentoringFamily CommunicationCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementLesson PlanningEarly Childhood EducationLicensing ComplianceChild Assessment

Job description

The State Pre-K Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing based on the needs of each child, and the requirements of the program. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond.

As a Lead Pre-K Teacher, you’ll

  • Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
  • Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
  • Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and Pre-K program requirements.
  • Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.
  • We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or related degree
  • Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans
  • The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
  • The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay $22-26 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience / any other compensation offered
  • Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.
  • Limited medical offered for part-time workers.
  • Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees
  • Monday-Friday work week

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Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401K
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Certification
  • Company Match
  • Education Assistance
  • Paid Time-Off

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Learning Care Group

Learning Care is where childhood is nurtured with love. For more than 50 years, we’ve partnered with families to provide safe, caring early education for children from infancy through school age. Here, children feel valued, build lasting friendships, explore with confidence, and...

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
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HQNovi, MI

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Market context

New York classroom teacher demand remains steady

In New York, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady school staffing needs and competition for educators who can demonstrate strong instruction and classroom leadership. This role is competitive because it calls for advanced chess knowledge, proven teaching experience, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting student success. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show concrete teaching results and leadership examples.

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