Lead teacher

Albany Jewish Community Center

Date Posted: 12/29/2021

Salary / Wage: starting at $15.50

Location: Albany, New York

Job Type:

Description:

The lead teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all the children in their care. The lead may work with infants, toddlers or preschoolers. The lead works with parents and caregivers to develop partnerships to engage and encourage parent participation in the program as well as providing the best care possible. The lead teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all state and local governing agencies and work collegially with other staff members.

Responsibilities:

maintain open, friendly and cooperative with each child's family and encourage their involvement in the program
daily attendance
maintain a safe environment
daily planning and execution of classroom and outdoor activities that are developmentally appropriate
create a classroom environment that is welcoming, engaging and appropriate
support the social and emotional development of children
interact with children

Qualifications:

minimum of CDA required
completion of background check
flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and the program
strong collaboration skills
ability to effectively plan, organize and implement activities with children
proof of COVID vaccination required

Application Instructions:

resumes may be mailed to:

Albany Jewish Community Center

340 Whitehall Rd.

Albany, NY 12208

Attn: Chris Cohn EC director

resumes may be emailed to : Christinec@albanyjcc.org

phone number: (518)689-0039