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About the Role
We are seeking a Lead Teacher to join our preschool team, working alongside a team of Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, School Psychologists, and Certified Teacher Assistants to support children's development and education.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional care and instruction to preschool children ages 3 to 5.
- Support the development and education of preschool children within inclusive classrooms.
- Teach developmentally appropriate academic and social skills.
- Create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment.
- Implement effective classroom management.
- Set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines.
- Prepare goals and instructional materials.
- Coordinate curriculum implementation with the preschool team.
- Communicate with team members, administrators, and parents regarding children's development and behavior.
Requirements
- A passion for offering the best care and education for local children and their families.
- Expertise in delivering care for the educational, developmental, and social emotional growth of children.
- A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus.
- The drive to work hard, adapt to constant change, and be your best self.
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative and solution-oriented way.
Skills
- Language-based instruction
- Whole group instruction
- Small group instruction
- One-on-one instruction
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
Location
- Watertown, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- 12 month position
- Following School Calendar schedule
- Includes 6 weeks summer session
Experience Level
- Lead Teacher
Education Level
- Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (e.g., Elementary Education)
- Active NYS Teacher certification is preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
- Industry-leading salaries
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Student Loan forgiveness participation
- Paperless technology
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
- Paid break weeks
- Company-sponsored Medical Insurance
- 401K retirement plan
- Employee childcare discount
- Professional mentoring program
- Weekends off
- Day shifts only
- Paid summer break weeks for NYS certified teachers
About the Company
- Little Lukes' mission is to build a bright future for every child by bringing extraordinary care and education to children in our community.
- We are a team of thoughtful Certified Teachers and Special Education Teachers, expert Speech Language Pathologists, and experienced Physical and Occupational Therapists.
- We are committed to helping each other succeed, learn, and grow—all while bringing the best care to families in CNY.