Lead Teacher opening at a private preschool on Long Island
Bethpagenurseryschool.org
Hours: 1/2 days
Days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Teachers will:
- Lead hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
- Follow thematic curriculum by the school administration.
- Write organized weekly lesson plans based upon thematic units set by administration.
- Effectively execute and implement lessons every session.
- Utilize materials provided by the school.
- Communicate with parents and share in the important happenings of the children’s day.
- Keep the classroom safe and clean by following important procedures and guidelines.
- Work cooperatively with teaching assistants, aides, parents, and school administration to ensure a positive, healthy and nurturing environment.
- This is a 10 month position and follows an academic school calendar. The program runs from September 8, 2025, through June 12, 2026. There is an opening staff meeting on September 4, 2025. Staff are paid for class sessions, 30 minute prep before class, 30 minutes post class, staff meetings and anything the Director requests staff to stay for (requests are made in advance. It is expected that the teacher will not be taking time off for vacations since vacations are built into the school year.
- There is no paid sick time or PTO. Time off is unpaid time.
Requirements
Candidates must pass required background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements: - Possess NYS certification in Early Childhood Education, Pre-K to 6th grade (Bachelor’s or Master’s level) or an Associates degree or Child Development Associate with at least 2 years of teaching experience.
- Please note that demonstrated experience working with children; child care, daycare, or is preschool preferred.
Compensation is $20ph. Staff are paid for a session rate based upon the hourly rate. All extra hours are paid in addition to sessions at $20 per hour. This includes mandatory staff meetings, back to school orientation night sessions, paid trainings, extra meetings, clean up sessions, school functions you might be asked to attend (ample notice is given), events, etc.
We are also looking for teacher aides. Aides are paid minimum wage and must have a HS diploma and appropriate background clearances. Positions for aides are available in several capacities.
This position is “At Will” employment.
- Experience
- Required
- Languages
- English – Advanced
- Employment
- Part-time
- Salary
- from $20 hourly
- Benefits
- Paid for time asked to work beyond sessions by employer as outlined.
- Starting time
- Immediate start!
22 Lexington Avenue, 11714, Bethpage
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Hiring on JOB TODAY since August, 2025
Our program reflects a philosophy based upon simple educational practices. Young children learn best through play. Learning is based upon active exploration by the child and is nurtured by teachers.
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