Lead Teacher

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Step into a once-in-a-career opportunity to join us on the ground floor – literally – as a Lead Teacher for a brand-new Godd® in Lenox Hill! Our two-story, 15,000 sq. ft. school located at 307 East 63rd Street will be home to clean, bright, and spacious classrooms, two well-equipped multi-purpose rooms, and much more, all built from the ground up to foster children's natural curiosity through play-based activities, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning.

• Curriculum and Instruction:
  Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum to engage and support each child’s growth
• Classroom Management:
  Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
• Family Communication:
  Maintain open, effective and positive communication with families and guardians about their child’s progress and daily activities
• Health and Safety:
  Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to uphold health and safety standards, licensing regulations and ensure their well-being
• Professional Development:
  Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance teaching skills
Assessment and Documentation:
Observe, assess and document children’s learning and development to inform activities and share insights with families
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Behavior Guidance:
  Model and implement positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution.

• Baccalaureate degree and State certification. A baccalaureate degree in early childhood education or a related field of study approved by the Department and valid certification issued by the State Education Department, pursuant to 8 NYCRR §80 or successor rule; OR
• Baccalaureate degree and experience. A baccalaureate degree in early childhood education or a related field of study approved by the Department and two years of supervised and documented relevant experience in a pre-school program if currently employed in a permitted child care program; OR
• Study plan. The person has proposed a plan for meeting the requirements of paragraph (1) or (2) of this subdivision within seven years, AND has obtained approval of this plan by an accredited college. A person who is eligible pursuant to a study plan shall submit documentation to the Department indicating proof of enrollment in such college and specifying the time, not to exceed seven years, required for completion of the study plan.
  • (A) The course of study may include the following study areas:
    • (i) Sociological, Historical, Philosophical Foundations of Education or
    • (ii) Sociology of Education or History of Education or Philosophy of Education
    • (iii) Child Development or Child Psychology
    • (iv) Educational Developmental Psychology or Psychological Foundations of Education
    • (v) Instructional Materials and Methods Courses - three courses required, including one on the pre-kindergarten or kindergarten level including, but not limited to, such courses as:
      • (aa) Teaching of Reading, Teaching of Math, Teaching Science to Young Children
      • (bb) Teaching of Music, Teaching of Art, Methods of Teaching of Language Arts
      • (cc) Teaching of Computer Technology to Young Children
    • (vi) Parent Education and Community Relations or Urban Education or Sociology of the Family or Parent, Child, School.
  • (B) To be study plan eligible, a person shall have:
    • (i) Associate's (AA or AS) degree in early children education, practicum included; or
    • (ii) Ninety or more undergraduate college credits and one year classroom experience teaching children in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten or grades 1-2; or
    • (iii) Baccalaureate in any other academic subject and one year classroom experience teaching children up to third grade.

If you’re an energetic, nurturing person looking for a supportive and fun workplace, join us! Our School offers a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities, helping every child become a joyful, confident learner ready for success in school and life.