Lead Early Childhood Teacher

We are seeking a creative and passionate teacher for our Early Childhood program.  The candidate should have the following attributes:

• Have enthusiasm to teach young children
• Ability to create a loving, nuturing and warm learning environment
• Knowledge and skill to plan lessons to teach young children the core content in order to meet New York State Common Core Learning Standards
• Understand the basics of motor development, the different ways children learn and early language and literacy development
• Good organizational and classroom management skills
• Ability to develop a child centered classroom where children learn through play and exploration
• Responsible for child and classroom assessment activities including recordkeeping, child observations and portfolio development
• Ability to communicate with parents, work collaboratively with colleagues and possess good interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and in the process of obtaining a Mater's degree
• Experience working with children under the age of six in an Early Childhood setting
• Possess or be on track to obtain one of the following NYS teaching certifications: Early Childhood (Birth-Gr.2), Common Branch (N-6), Students with Disabilities (Birth-Gr.2)