Child Care Teacher - Childcare Preschool Lead Teacher Job at Buckle My Shoe Pres

2s/3s Teacher Position We are seeking a warm, loving, and highly organized 2s/3s Head Teacher who is creative, innovative, and passionate about Early Childhood Education . The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a collaborative, child-centered environment and is excited to guide young learners through meaningful, play-based, and project-driven experiences. Responsibilities: Family Communication: Build strong relationships with families through daily conversations, a classroom blog, and photo documentation . Capture and share children’s learning experiences through slideshows and uploads for parents. Child & Classroom Portfolios: Maintain individual child portfolios with thoughtful documentation of children’s higher-level thinking, dialogue, and progress. Create a class portfolio highlighting 2s/3s project work throughout the school year. Classroom Management: Foster a nurturing and structured learning environment using gentle redirection and positive reinforcement. Lead small and large group activities, circle time, and reflection meetings to support children's social-emotional development. Curriculum & Lesson Planning: Design engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans that support 2s/3s readiness and align with children’s interests through project-based learning . Integrate weekly specialist-led activities (music, language, movement, and more) into lesson planning. Support children’s emerging literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills through play and exploration. Care & Well-being: Support children’s daily routines , including snack and lunch time, dressing, and bathroom independence. Classroom Environment: Maintain a well-organized, engaging, and stimulating 2s/3s classroom that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Professional Growth & Collaboration: Participate in weekly team meetings to reflect, document, and enhance learning experiences. Attend professional development days with Reggio Emilia specialists . Lead the training, development, and supervision of assistant/co-teachers. Daily Responsibilities: Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans (due every Monday). Regularly update child and classroom portfolios . Collaborate with co-teachers and staff on documentation projects . Actively participate in staff development trainings . Be open to the Reggio Emilia philosophy and a growth-oriented teaching approach . Prior Reggio Emilia experience is a plus. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or actively working toward one). Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience, preferably in a 2s/3s setting . New York State Certification preferred. We look forward to welcoming a passionate educator to our Preschool Team! Email us: careers@Bucklemyshoe.org