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About the Role

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will create a fun, safe environment for children aged 2-5, fostering their confidence and independence through a structured daily schedule. You will guide children in small group instruction, enhancing their ability to learn new content and understand complex information.

Responsibilities

• Make a difference every day.
• Spend your days building genuine relationships with each child.
• Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more.
• Work with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research-informed Balanced Learning® curriculum.
• Maintain a well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them.
• Classrooms come fully stocked with everything you need.
• Supportive Leadership Team works every day to create a safe, healthy environment and a culture where all children and team members can thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field required.
• Valid NYS B-2 Teaching Certificate or study plan eligible.
• 2 years of classroom teaching experience required.
• CPR / First Aid certified required.
• Knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children in childcare, daycare, or preschool setting.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Skills

• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• CPR
• First Aid

Location

• 350 East 82nd Street, Manhattan

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2 years of classroom teaching experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• MS in Early Childhood Education preferred
• CDA
• Associates
• Bachelors programs related to ECE and/or Elementary Education

Salary/Compensations

• $26-$36/hour

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition assistance
• Set Schedule- Closed Weekends, Nights and Holidays
• PTO
• 40 Hours Accrued each year
• Paid week off: Summer Break (week of 4th of July)
• Winter Break (week of Christmas)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Additional Paid Holidays
• $225/month toward select United Health Care medical plans
• Guardian Vision/Dental plans
• Retirement Plan- 401(K) with 100% match up to 4% salary contribution after 6 months employment
• Tuition Assistance for CDA, Associates or Bachelors programs related to ECE and/or Elementary Education
• Bonus Opportunities

About the Company

• Primrose of Manhattan at 350 East 82nd Street