UPK Lead Teacher

School Time Children’s Center has been a staple early childhood education program in the community of Walden since 2005. We are a Community Based Organization (CBO) that contracts with our local school district for Universal Prekindergarten (UPK). School Time has two locations in Walden, NY. We are hiring UPK Lead Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year:

General Position Description

The UPK Teacher will plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports and encourages the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of their students. The UPK Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. UPK Teachers must ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The UPK Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve potential parental concerns.

Key Responsibilities (include but not limited to)

· Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on appropriate practices and early learning standards.

· Plan individual, small group and large group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage cognitive, social, emotional, fine/gross motor and language development.

· Create weekly detailed lesson plans related to Unit of Study/Theme.

· Administer, record and submit data from any assessments/screeners, observations, and parent/teacher conferences.

· Conduct in-person parent/teacher conferences in the fall/spring to provide parent’s information on their child’s progress.

· Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal and formal discussions, our communication app, report cards and parent-teacher conferences.

· Create daily notes on communication app. about what the class has learned; highlighting small group activities, learning centers, etc. and send to families.

· Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.

· Ensure that all policies, procedures and regulations are being met.

· Ensure a safe and healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.

· Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.

· Maintain accurate classroom records, forms and files for each child.

· Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

· Complete and maintain NYS OCFS required or requested training hours and any training/Professional Development (PD) - in-person or online.

Education Requirements

NYS Certified Prekindergarten Teachers

All teachers in the universal full-day prekindergarten program shall meet the same teacher certification standards applicable to public schools. Prekindergarten teachers providing instruction shall possess NYS teacher certification pursuant to CR Part 80 valid for service:

· in the early childhood grades (N-6, B-2, PreK/K/1-6)

-Birth-Gr.2 Literacy

-Birth-Gr.2

-N-6

-Special Education Birth-Gr.2 (SWD B-2)

-Special Education Birth-Adult

-Childhood Education Gr. 1-6

or

· students with disabilities in the early childhood grades (Permanent Special Education or SWD B-2)

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS Teacher Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000