Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Interviewing Now for 2026-2027 School Year (Late August 2026 Start)-

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our teaching team and explore the world with young children. Cub Care Children's Center has been providing excellent early childhood education programs since 1998 and is a Quality Stars NY participating center with a four-star rating. We are looking for a special individual who enjoys helping young children get off to a great start by building early learning and social skills in a culturally responsive environment that will last their lifetime.

What You'll Do

As a UPK/4's Lead Teacher you must possess the ability to ...

• work under the direction of the Executive Director,Assistant Director and the designated Representative of the Vestal Central School District.
• enhance, blend and implement selected curriculum through detailed lesson plans that are culturally and linguistically responsive, meeting the developmental needs of individual children. 
• coordinate activities with coworkers, oversee and/or work cooperatively with all teaching team members and therapists in your classroom.
• communicate consistently, effectively, sensitively, and respectfully with families regarding all aspects of their child's classroom experiences. 
• participate in regular teaching team meetings by bringing questions, concerns and ideas to the group and engage in thoughtful discussions.
• complete a minimum of 15 hours of training/coaching annually in the required content areas as specified by the Office of Children and Family Services.

Requirements

Min Requirement: New York State Initial Teaching Certificate for Birth to age 6.

(Can be considered if you have completed 2 years of early childhood education and are in the process of completing your Bachelor degree toward obtaining certification or transferring certification from another state)

• Full-Time - 37.5 hours/week 8:30 - 4:30
• Health Check Required
• Fingerprinting Required
• Background Check Required
• 3 References Required   with at least one from an employer, student teaching supervisor, or volunteer coordinator if possible.

Nice To Haves

Previous Experience working with children ages 2-5 preferred

CPR/First Aid Certification preferred but not required

Benefits

• Holidays, Sick Time, Vacation

  Professional Development Opportunities