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About the Role
The Port Washington Children’s Center (PWCC) is seeking a dedicated, nurturing, and enthusiastic Lead Early Childhood Teacher to join our Early Childhood Program. This role involves creating a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, leading a classroom team, building relationships with children and families, and fostering a love of learning.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the daily operation of your classroom
- Create and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities and learning experiences
- Provide a safe, nurturing, and positive classroom environment
- Support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and families
- Work collaboratively with Teacher’s Assistants and other members of the teaching team
- Provide guidance and support to classroom staff
- Maintain accurate classroom records and documentation
- Communicate regularly and professionally with families
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment
- Follow all health, safety, and OCFS regulations and requirements
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and center-wide activities
- Serve as a positive role model for children and fellow staff members
Requirements
- Experience as a lead teacher in an early childhood or preschool setting
- Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Familiarity with OCFS regulations and requirements
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A warm, patient, and nurturing personality
- Ability to lead and work effectively as part of a classroom team
- Dependable, responsible, and professional
- A genuine passion for working with young children
- Appropriate education and credentials required for the position under applicable OCFS regulations
Skills
- Classroom management
- Organization
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Child development knowledge
- Developmentally appropriate practices
Location
- Port Washington, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Previous lead teaching experience preferred
Education Level
- Appropriate education and credentials required for the position under applicable OCFS regulations
About the Company
- At The Port Washington Children’s Center, we believe our teachers are at the heart of what makes our center special.
- We are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where educators can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on children and families.
- As part of the PWCC team, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a supportive and welcoming teaching community, build lasting relationships with children and families, bring your creativity and ideas into the classroom, grow professionally through hands-on experience and professional development, work alongside experienced early childhood educators, and make a difference in the lives of young children every day.