Lead Teacher
Rockgate Daycare and Learning Center
Westbury, NY, 11590
Teacher Full-time Onsite $40,000 - $50,000 a year
Posted 2 days ago (July 14, 2026)
Organization Statement

Β Rockgate Daycare and Learning Center, we are dedicated to fostering an engaging, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children. Our experienced educators and holistic curriculum emphasize curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. We believe every child has the potential to achieve great things, and we are here to support and guide them on their path to success.

Job Description

The Lead teacher is responsible for providing a nurturing ,stimulating and safe environment for young children in the daycare. This role involves implementing age appropriate curriculum Β fostering social, and emotional development and maintaining open communication with parents and care givers.

- develop and implement lesson plans and activities

- create a structured daily schedule that includes educational, recreational and rest periods.

-incorporate play-based learning activities that encourage creativity, exploration and problem solving

- provide guidance and support to the child

- foster supportive and inclusive classroom environment where all children feel valued and respected

-provide individualized attention and support the child's unique needs

-supervise the children at all times

-establish and maintain open and ongoing communication

-provide regular feeback through verbal communication, written reports and parent teacher conferences

- collaborate with the parents the staff to address concerns or challenges.

- participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

The Lead teacher is responsible for providing a nurturing ,stimulating and safe environment for young children in the daycare. This role involves implementing age appropriate curriculum Β fostering social, and emotional development and maintaining open communication with parents and care givers.

- develop and implement lesson plans and activities

- create a structured daily schedule that includes educational, recreational and rest periods.

-incorporate play-based learning activities that encourage creativity, exploration and problem solving

- provide guidance and support to the child

- foster supportive and inclusive classroom environment where all children feel valued and respected

-provide individualized attention and support the child's unique needs

-supervise the children at all times

-establish and maintain open and ongoing communication

-provide regular feeback through verbal communication, written reports and parent teacher conferences

- collaborate with the parents the staff to address concerns or challenges.

- participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

must meet the qualification outlined in the State OCFS Rules and Regulations

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood education, child development or related field

or Associate degree in Early Childhood Β or related field

Minimum of 1-2 years experience in working in a Daycare,pre school or similar setting,

Knowledge of child development principles, education theories and best practices.

CPR First Aid and AED certification or willingness to obtain.

  • Minimum Education Level: Associate's Degree
  • Preferred Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Application Instructions

Submit your Resume and cover letter via email: RockgateCLC@gmail.com

Language Requirements
English, Spanish
Additional Information

Let us know your readiness and availability

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