Early Childhood Lead Teacher
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Port Washington Children's Center, Inc
Port Washington, NY, US
Summary
The Lead Teacher is responsible for managing daily classroom operations and implementing age-appropriate learning activities. They must also foster positive relationships with children and families while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Job Description
Lead Early Childhood Teacher
The Port Washington Children’s Center | Port Washington, NY
Lead, Inspire, and Make a Difference Every Day!
Are you an experienced early childhood educator who is passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and thrive?
The Port Washington Children’s Center (PWCC) is looking for a dedicated, nurturing, and enthusiastic Lead Early Childhood Teacher to join our Early Childhood Program.
As a Lead Teacher, you will play an important role in creating a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. You will lead your classroom team, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and help create experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage the daily operation of your classroom
- Create and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities and learning experiences
- Provide a safe, nurturing, and positive classroom environment
- Support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and families
- Work collaboratively with Teacher’s Assistants and other members of the teaching team
- Provide guidance and support to classroom staff
- Maintain accurate classroom records and documentation
- Communicate regularly and professionally with families
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment
- Follow all health, safety, and OCFS regulations and requirements
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and center-wide activities
- Serve as a positive role model for children and fellow staff members
What We’re Looking For
- Experience as a lead teacher in an early childhood or preschool setting
- Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Familiarity with OCFS regulations and requirements
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A warm, patient, and nurturing personality
- Ability to lead and work effectively as part of a classroom team
- Dependable, responsible, and professional
- A genuine passion for working with young children
- Appropriate education and credentials required for the position under applicable OCFS regulations
Why Join PWCC?
At The Port Washington Children’s Center, we believe our teachers are at the heart of what makes our center special. We are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where educators can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on children and families.
As part of the PWCC team, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Be part of a supportive and welcoming teaching community
- Build lasting relationships with children and families
- Bring your creativity and ideas into the classroom
- Grow professionally through hands-on experience and professional development
- Work alongside experienced early childhood educators
- Make a difference in the lives of young children every day
Position Details
Position: Lead Early Childhood Teacher
Program: Early Childhood Program
Location: Port Washington, NY
Schedule: Full-time and Part-Time Available
Experience: Previous lead teaching experience preferred
Ready to Join the PWCC Family?
If you are an enthusiastic early childhood educator who is ready to lead a classroom, inspire young learners, and become part of a caring and supportive team, we would love to hear from you!
