Lead Teacher

Create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through age-appropriate activities
Implement positive behavior guidance and observe developmental progress
Maintain organized, clean classrooms and accurate documentation
Ensure safe and structured arrival and departure of children
Collaborate with co-teachers, families, and administrative staff to support a team-centered environment
Communicate professionally with families and encourage their engagement
Attend required training, meetings, and ongoing professional development
Comply with all OCFS licensing regulations and promptly report any suspected violations or concerns
Physical Demands

Possess strength, endurance, and vigilance for constant supervision of children
Ability to lift and carry children weighing between 10–25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs
Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stand, and sit on the floor or child-sized furniture for extended periods
Ambulatory ability to manage uneven ground, hills, and steps
Work Environment

Indoor classroom environments for infants through school-age children
Outdoor environments including playground and stroller walks.
Large motor space for indoor active play
Exposure to varying weather conditions during outdoor activities