Lead Teacher

Kiddie Academy of Floral Park has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, optimistic and inspiring educator to join us as a Lead Teacher. You’ll bring a creative touch and caring attitude to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. And you’ll do it in an environment with enhanced health and safety protocols. If you are motivated by smiles and laughs from children and praise from parents, this could be the job for you.

About Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care The Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care system has been preparing young minds for future success since its founding in 1981. With more than 270 independently owned franchises throughout the United States, Kiddie Academy provides quality educational child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our Life Essentials® curriculum focuses on activity-based, hands-on learning that makes it fun for children and teachers. We believe that nurturing a lifelong love of learning is an asset that children can carry from our Academies into their homes and communities. Kiddie Academy® of Whitestone, an independently owned and operated franchise, is an equal opportunity employer. Connect your career ambitions to your community commitment at Kiddie Academy.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for the daily planning, management, and supervision of the classroom and children. Generally, is assisted in the classroom by an assistant teacher.

• Establish relationships with children and their families.
• Ensure that the physical, social and emotional needs of the children are met daily.
• Ensures all policies and procedures to keep the children healthy and safe are being implemented.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities.
• Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained.
• Completes all Academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, student accident reports, attendance reports.

Qualifications:

• CDA credential, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching or childcare experience preferred.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

If you are passionate about education and childcare, we encourage you to apply!