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Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center

Lead Teacher

Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center, Village Green, New York, United States

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UPK Lead Preschool Teacher – Dewitt, NY Little Lukes’ mission is to build a bright future for every child by bringing extraordinary care and education to children in our community. When you join Little Lukes, you're joining a team that has an unstoppable drive to change the lives of families across Central New York. We're a team of thoughtful Certified Teachers and Special Education Teachers, expert Speech Language Pathologists, and experienced Physical and Occupational Therapists. Above all, we are committed to helping each other succeed, learn, and grow—all while bringing the best care to families in CNY. About the Lead Teacher Role

We are on the lookout for a Lead Teacher to join our preschool team. In this role, you will work with our phenomenal team of certified Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, School Psychologists, and Certified Teacher Assistants to support the children in our care. Responsibilities include: Provide exceptional care and instruction Support the development and education of preschool children, ages 3 to 5 years, within our Inclusive classrooms alongside a Special Education Teacher and certified TAs. Teach developmentally appropriate academic and social skills to prepare children for kindergarten through strong, language-based, whole group, small group, and one-on-one interactions. Classroom Environment

Help to create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious and excited to learn. Implement effective classroom management and help to set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines. Planning and Data Analysis

Prepare goals and instructional materials, coordinate curriculum implementation with preschool team, and communicate with team members, administrators, and parents regarding children’s development and behavior. About You

To thrive in the role of Lead Teacher at Little Lukes, you should have: A passion for our mission to offer the best care and education for local children and their families. Expertise in delivering care for the educational, developmental, and social emotional growth of the children in your charge. A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus. Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative and solution-oriented way. A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Example: Elementary Education) and an active NYS Teacher certification. Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including: Industry-leading salaries Company Paid benefits such as Free Life Insurance and Student Loan forgiveness participation Paid training, time off, holidays, and break weeks Medical, Dental, and 401K retirement plans Employee childcare discount and access to amazing team-oriented environment and professional mentoring program Please apply today to learn more about the location, team, and atmosphere with Little Lukes.

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