Preschool Lead Teacher

Job Description: The Learning Experience – Clinton Hill (TLE – Clinton Hill) is seeking candidates for Lead Teachers for our twos program . Our play-based early childhood development center in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn serving children from six weeks to five years of age. Full-Time (35-40 hours a week) Staff Benefits: 5 vacation days, and 5 sick days by accrual after 90-day introductory period. Paid holidays, including extended breaks: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Leftover Day, New Year’s, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, August Break (5 days), Winter Break (6 days). 401k retirement plan Training and Development Principal Areas of Responsibility: Encourage positive participation of students using enrichment and play-based activities to develop all aspects of their mental, physical, and social beings. Co-teach alongside staff members to develop and execute creatively on lesson plans focusing on social and emotional learning, along with enrichment, curriculum themes, indoor and outdoor play, combining the arts and hands-on experiences with supportive guidance Perform all duties related to childcare including potty training, diapering, feeding, cleaning, and nurturing. Perform additional duties as assigned by management as per program needs. Required Credentials: Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field of study ( Elementary Education, Nursery to 6th Grade Elementary Education, Special Education, Students With Disabilities, Birth to 2nd Grade Students With Disabilities, 1st to 6th Grade, Child Psychology*, Child Development* General Education*) and two years of supervised and documented relevant experience in a preschool program 1-3 years experience as a teacher for children under six years old. Familiarity with New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Article 47 regulation About Us: TLE – Clinton Hill is a high-quality childcare and early childhood learning center. Using child-centric activities and play, combined with a research-based curriculum, TLE – Clinton Hill covers all aspects of a child's most important developmental years. It is important for members of our team to participate in on-going professional development in order to keep up with the ever-changing trends in the field of early childhood education. Our goal is to provide growth opportunities to team members who demonstrate flexibility, growth mindset, cooperative teamwork, receptiveness to feedback and excellent communication skills towards coworkers, children and families. #J-18808-Ljbffr