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UPK Lead Teacher 26-27 - Mineola

HARBOR DAY CARE CENTER INC·Village of Mineola, New York

$35 - $35/hr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

The UPK Head Teacher manages a preschool classroom, creating and implementing lesson plans to ensure children meet developmental milestones. They are also responsible for maintaining state and local regulations and communicating progress to parents.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Mineola
  • Location -
  • Mineola,
  • NY 11501Salary
  • Range: $35.00 - $35.00 HourlyThis position is a head teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
  • This position follows the
  • School
  • District
  • Calendar and is from 8:30am - 3:30pm.
  • Skills
  • Required: NYS certification required Classroom management skills Experience in early childhood education

Job Description

The UPK Head Teacher will be responsible for managing a classroom of preschool-aged children in a UPK program. The teacher will be responsible for creating and implementing lesson plans, managing the classroom environment, and ensuring that all children are meeting developmental milestones. The UPK Head Teacher will work closely with other teachers and staff to create a positive and engaging learning experience for all students as well as ensuring that the program is meeting all state and local regulations. The teacher will also be responsible for communicating with parents and guardians about their child's progress and any concerns that may arise. The ideal candidate will have a NYS certification, experience in early childhood education, and strong classroom management skills. QualificationsMust have valid NYS teaching certification.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid New York State teaching certification. Experience in early childhood education and strong classroom management skills are required.

  • professional certificate
  • Classroom Management
  • Parent Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Developmental Milestone Tracking

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$35 - $35/hr
Location
Village of Mineola, New York
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

HARBOR DAY CARE CENTER INC

Harbor Child Care provides the highest quality of instruction for every child in our early childhood education setting on Long Island. Over 40 years of child care, early childhood and school age education. - Visit our website for more info. www.HarborChildCare.org Enroll your...

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IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeEducational
Size201-500 employees
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