Lead Preschool Teacher
1 month ago
Vestal
Job Description Summary Exciting opportunity to joinourteam as a full- time Lead PreschoolTeacheratBinghamtonJCC!The LeadTeacheris instrumental in managing the day-to-day operations of our Preschool classroom.We are seeking a proactive and compassionate individual who is dedicated tonurturing a positive learning environment for our students. The successful candidate willsupportthe development and implementation ofoureducational program reflecting the goals and values of the school.The lead teacherwill contributeknowledge,insight, ideas,and creativityas a part ofour teaching team.Additionally, the lead teacher brings a love oflearningwhich allows them tointroducechildren to a supportive, creative Jewishlearning environment, and is well versed in child development. Duties KeyResponsibilities: Under the direction and supervision of the JCC Early Childhood Education Director and Managers, the Lead Teacher willbe responsible fordirecting all aspects of the program for a group oftoddler agedchildren. The Lead Teacher will plan daily activitiesthat ensurethe children's social, physical,emotional,and mental developmentin accordance withthe developmental philosophy of theEarly Childhood Education Program and the mission of the Jewish Community Center. Candidates must be dedicated to: • Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote learning and development in areas such as math, physical education, and child welfare., • Maintainaccuraterecords of each child's progress and development., • Monitor and assess the development of each child, providing feedback and guidance as needed., • Promoting social and emotional development of children including: helps children recognize and acknowledge their emotions by usingempathy, help children cope with separation andtransitions, and using tones, words and gestures that make the children feel respected andvalued., • Following all relevant ethical standards and professional guidelines put in place by Office of Children and Family Services and use of DevelopmentallyAppropriatePractices, • Upholds standards of confidentiality, sensitivity and respect for children,families,and colleagues, • Displaying professionalism in practice, • Maintains professional boundaries in relationships with staff,childrenandfamilies., • Communicating regularly,respectfully,and effectively with families, • Fostering a sense of community in the classroom by encouraging interaction, empathy, connectedness, responsibility, and independence., • Ongoing training and professional development, • Maintaining ongoing professional development record Requirements Principal Activities: 1. Supervising children in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments in such a manner that promotes the health and safety of all children., 2. Keeping up to date records for a group of children including attendance, health records, incident, and sickness reports., 3. Communicating in oral and written English with the staff,children,and parents., 4. Communicating behavior or incidents to parents and conducting conferences as requested orrequired., 5. Carrying a child up to 45 pounds in an emergency and being able to sit on low chairs and floor to communicate with children at eye level. 6.Participatingin large motor experiences including swimming, walking, climbing stairs and running. 7.Maintainthe cleanliness of areas used by children and report any unsafe equipment to supervisors. 8. Meeting the New York State DCC Licensing Regulations, the policies in the ECC Handbook and the standards of quality necessary for NAEYC accreditation., 9. Attending a minimum of 15 hours ofadditionaltraining a year. First 15 hours to be completed in the first 6 months of employment, 10. Participation and support of all childcare duties and other JCC activities as assigned by the Early Childhood Education Directors Benefits: Qualifications: • Must be at least 18 years ofage., • Minimum of an Associates Degree in Early Childhood/ Related Field or CDA., • Experience or educational background in working with young children desired., • Ability to work well with young children, teachers, administration, and parents., • Patience,compassion,and a genuine love for working with children., • Ability to carry a child up to 45 pounds in case ofemergency., • Ability to sit on low chairs and on the floor to communicate with children at eye level. Benefits *$18/hour with a40-42.5-hourschedule • Comprehensive benefits package, • Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic organization, • Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and respect, • Access to JCC facilities and programming for employees and their families, • Discounts on JCC programmingsuch aspersonal training, swim lessons, preschool, and camp.