Daycare Lead Teacher

Eager Explorers Daycare – Lead Teacher Licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), located within SPORTIME Schenectady, Eager Explorers Daycare serves preschool age children with a play‑based curriculum. Join our talented team, where we inspire children to be lifelong learners! Through our play‑based curriculum, our affectionate and loving staff ensures that our children are imparted with the knowledge to succeed. Responsibilities Implement and develop lesson plans alongside the director Maintain a clean and safe environment Prepare materials and curriculum for lessons Prepare bulletin boards, cubbies, and other organizational tools Maintain compliance with OCFS/NYS regulations that pertain to the individual classroom Support additional staff in the room Maintain knowledge of NYS OCFS daycare regulations for the classroom Encourage independence Conduct potty training when needed Supervise children Maintain appropriate ratios for the age group being worked with Communicate daily with parents and administrators Manage a small classroom team of teachers Work together as a team Close down the classroom at the end of the shift Participate in and lead required trainings throughout the year Engage in play with children Qualifications Ability to multitask Listener and observer Managing a classroom using appropriate behavior techniques Creative Knowledge of curriculum planning materials and resources Minimum education: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; CDA with 1 year of experience working with children under age 13, or working toward an education degree with 2 years of experience working with children under 13 Ability to pass a background check Compensation Compensation: $18 - $22 per hour depending on education and experience. Benefits Member benefits – Employees receive complimentary Sportime membership and are eligible to use club facilities, including tennis, fitness and sports, to participate on a complimentary or discounted basis, and receive discounts on retail and other purchases. Health, dental and vision insurance – Full‑time employees are eligible to enroll in Sportime’s group health, dental and vision insurance plans from the first day of the month after 60 days of employment. Premiums are deducted pre‑tax from gross pay; Sportime contributes to premiums based on gross pay thresholds. 401(k) Plan with employer match – Employees are eligible to enroll in Sportime’s 401(k) retirement plan, with matching, after completing one year of continuous service, 1000 hours in such calendar or anniversary year, and are over 21 years old. Equal Opportunity Employer Sportime Clubs, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages and seeks workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), marital status, disability, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr