Lead Teacher

LIFE Coney Island Learning Center is searching for an enigmatic and fun-loving Lead Teacher for our incredible three- or four-year old classroom. We are a positive, respectful, and amazing group of teachers and administrators with an outstanding family and support community throughout the neighborhood. This is an over-all fantastic place to teach!
Job Description:
The Lead Teacher is responsible for day-to-day activities including but not limited to teaching children valuable lessons, keeping the classroom clean and organized, tracking student’s attendance, meals and development, supervising teacher assistants, aides and on occasion volunteers, engaging parents and caregivers in the development of children and discussing any and all issues with Directors.
Requirements
Certified teacher with Masters ($72,000) or on a study plan/process of achieving these credentials ($50,000)
Interacting with children
Problem-solving
Understanding that each child is unique and has unique needs
Working with each child to help them develop
Listening to parent concerns as well as children’s concerns
Speaking clearly to children and setting realistic goals
Record keeping of attendance, meals and child development
Keeping the classroom neat and organized
Bachelors degree preferred
NYS Early Childhood Certification-Birth-2nd preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan