Lead Preschool Teacher

Education

25 June 202483 views

Job description
Beanstalk Academy is a leading, full-service childcare, 3K - UPK, Early Head Start - Head Start and early education provider whose purpose is to support and accommodate our families' needs by providing a safe and nurturing childcare experience. We are actively hiring teachers for Pre-K and Preschool classrooms.

Benefits include
• Employee Discount
• Health Insurance
• Tuition discount for family members at any Beanstalk location
• Professional Development Assistance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Minimum Requirements:
• A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with a plan to complete your degree in 4 years.
• Must have two years minumum experience caring for children in a licensed early childhood facility, public or private school
• Must be warm, nurturing, patient, and open to learning.
• Must be capable of managing a group of children with varied dispositions positively and respectfully in various situations.
• Must have the specific, knowledge-based competencies (stages of child development and learning styles, age-appropriate activities, etc.) required to perform the job’s functions satisfactorily.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills such as content and grammar..
• Should be enthusiastic, energetic, creative, and self-motivated. The position requires considerable flexibility and patience.
• Must be able to work well both independently and cooperatively in a positive, team-oriented environment.
• Must have a good attendance record and be punctual.
• Must be able to fulfill the physical demands of the position, i.e., able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling will be required.

Lead Teacher Responsibilities:
• Ensure the safety of each child enrolled in the class, whether in the classroom, on the playground, or in common areas, through constant supervision.
• Have appropriate and consistent classroom management skills.
• Should enjoy and respect the egocentricity of every child in the classroom.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom lesson plans and practices that support the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of young children.
• Assess the development and progress of the students on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain a portfolio for each child.
• Conduct and document developmental assessments of the students in your care.
• Communicate the results of these assessments with parents through progress reports (2 per year) and parent /teacher conferences (2 per year).
• Work with the teaching team in a positive, professional manner.
• Team with parents, co-workers, and administration to provide the best support for the children by sharing information professionally and confidently.
• Assist students individually or in small groups with lessons/activities.
• Assist children with toilet training when applicable.
• Have positive interactions with each child daily during circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, free play, etc., to create a positive learning environment.
• Maintain and submit all relevant classroom paperwork to the office daily
• Be knowledgeable of the Minimum Standard Requirements of Child Care required by the Article 47 and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Education:
• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
• Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:
• NYS Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person
  • Experience
    Not required
  • Employment
    Full-time

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