Lead Teacher for Brand New School

Benefits

401(k) Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Tuition assistance Step into a once-in-a-career opportunity to join us on the ground floor – literally – as a Lead Teacher for a brand-new Goddard School® in Lenox Hill!

Our two-story, 15,000 sq. ft. school located at 307 East 63rd Street will be home to clean, bright, and spacious classrooms, two well-equipped multi-purpose rooms, and much more, all built from the ground up to foster children's natural curiosity through play-based activities, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning.

• At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first.
• Join us to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program.
• Lead daily activities, inspire young minds and collaborate with a supportive team.
• Nurture your growth.
• Empower your success.
• Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day.
• If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!
• Lead Teacher Key Responsibilities: Curriculum and Instruction: Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum to engage and support each child’s growth Classroom Management: Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment Family Communication: Maintain open, effective and positive communication with families and guardians about their child’s progress and daily activities Health and Safety: Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to uphold health and safety standards, licensing regulations and ensure their well-being Professional Development: Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance teaching skills Assessment and Documentation: Observe, assess and document children’s learning and development to inform activities and share insights with families Team Collaboration: Support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Behavior Guidance: Model and implement positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution.

Qualifications

A lead teacher in the infant, 1-year-old or 2-year-old program must hold one of the following qualifications: Associate's (AA or AS) degree in early childhood education; OR Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years; OR High school diploma or equivalent (GED); nine college credits in early childhood education or child development; two years’ experience caring for children, and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years; OR High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and five years of supervised experience in an infant/toddler classroom if currently employed in a permitted child care program; OR High school diploma or equivalent (GED); and a study plan that is acceptable to the Department leading to nine credits in early childhood education or childhood development within two years; and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years, if currently employed in a permitted child care program. **An associate's degree or higher is preferred

If you’re an energetic, nurturing person looking for a supportive and fun workplace, join us! Our School offers a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities, helping every child become a joyful, confident learner ready for success in school and life.