Qureos Mentor

Harbor Child Care

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">This position is for the 2025-2026 school year.</h1><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
This position follows the School District Calendar and is from 8:30am - 2:30pm.</h1><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Skills Required:</h3><ul><li>
NYS certification required</li><li>
Classroom management skills</li><li>
Experience in early childhood education</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Description:</h3>
The UPK Head Teacher will be responsible for managing a classroom of preschool-aged children in a UPK program. The teacher will be responsible for creating and implementing lesson plans, managing the classroom environment, and ensuring that all children are meeting developmental milestones. The UPK Head Teacher will work closely with other teachers and staff to create a positive and engaging learning experience for all students as well as ensuring that the program is meeting all state and local regulations. The teacher will also be responsible for communicating with parents and guardians about their child's progress and any concerns that may arise. The ideal candidate will have a NYS certification, experience in early childhood education, and strong classroom management skills.
Candidates must have a New York State Teaching Certification with 1-2 years of experience preferred.</div>

UPK Lead Teacher - Roslyn

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">$18.50-$20/per hour</h3>
We are proud to offer the following benefits:<ul><li>
Discounted child care. *Rules apply.</li><li>
Health Benefits<ul><li>
Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
Accident</li><li>
Life</li></ul></li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>
IDShield &amp; LegalShield</li><li>
Pet wellness program and Pet Insurance</li><li>
9 Paid Holidays</li><li>
Paid Sick/Time OffDays</li><li>
No Evenings or Weekends!</li></ul>
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Under the supervision of the Assistant Dir./Center Dir. or their designee, the Head Teacher shall be responsible for working within the framework of Harbor Child Care and carrying out its functions, educational philosophy, policies and procedures as follows but not limited to:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Head Teacher is responsible for the planning and execution of a program that takes into account the educational, social development and health needs of the group as well as the individual child. The Head Teacher is responsible for active supervision of the Associate Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Aides and Substitute Teacher in all classroom activities, on and off school grounds. The Head Teacher is required to lift and carry children as well as physically actively participate in age appropriate activities for the class.<ul><li>
Develops a program of developmentally appropriate practices.</li><li>
Upholds Harbor&rsquo;s philosophy and policies, i.e. health &amp; safety, nutrition and regulations as stated in the Parent Policy, New Employee Welcome Manual and Employee Handbook.</li><li>
Actively implements age appropriate The Creative Curriculum.</li><li>
Respects the confidential nature of all information about parents, children and staff.</li><li>
Supports and participates in an active outdoor time.</li><li>
Plans with all classroom staff and keeps them informed regarding meetings, events and training.</li><li>
Brings to the attention of the Assistant Director/Director any difficulties concerning the supervision of classroom staff.</li><li>
Responsible for supervision of the children or for designating appropriately qualified personnel in your absence as well as inform Assistant Teacher/Director.</li><li>
Supports and actively participates in an active work time.</li><li>
Works with Assistant Director/Director concerning children with special needs.</li></ul>
Record keeping
Parent Relations<ul><li>
Fosters positive parent relationships through respecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and children.</li><li>
Provides a forum for ongoing communication daily notes, phone calls, etc.</li><li>
Uses Contact Notes for staff and parent concerns.</li><li>
Attends and participates in parent/teacher meetings.</li></ul>
Self-Evaluation<ul><li>
Assumes responsibility for discussing his/her professional performance objectively at regularly scheduled supervisor conferences with the Education Coordinator or Program Director using these conferences as a source of information and professional guidance.</li></ul>
Trainings/Meetings<ul><li>
Attends required staff meetings, trainings and workshops</li><li>
Attends weekly planning meetings with the Education Director or Program Direct</li></ul>
H.S. Diploma or GED and CDA or AA/BA/MA in Early Childhood Education.
Must have experience working with infants ages 18 months to 36 months.
1-2 years of experience preferred.
Must have availability between 7am and 6pm. Shifts vary.</div>

Toddler Head Teacher - Manhasset

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">$18.50-$20/per hour</h3>
We are proud to offer the following benefits:<ul><li>
Discounted child care. *Rules apply.</li><li>
Health Benefits<ul><li>
Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
Accident</li><li>
Life</li></ul></li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>
IDShield &amp; LegalShield</li><li>
Pet wellness program and Pet Insurance</li><li>
9 Paid Holidays</li><li>
Paid Sick/Time OffDays</li><li>
No Evenings or Weekends!</li></ul>
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Under the supervision of the Assistant Dir./Center Dir. or their designee, the Head Teacher shall be responsible for working within the framework of Harbor Child Care and carrying out its functions, educational philosophy, policies and procedures as follows but not limited to:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Head Teacher is responsible for the planning and execution of a program that takes into account the educational, social development and health needs of the group as well as the individual child. The Head Teacher is responsible for active supervision of the Associate Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Aides and Substitute Teacher in all classroom activities, on and off school grounds. The Head Teacher is required to lift and carry children as well as physically actively participate in age appropriate activities for the class.<ul><li>
Develops a program of developmentally appropriate practices.</li><li>
Upholds Harbor&rsquo;s philosophy and policies, i.e. health &amp; safety, nutrition and regulations as stated in the Parent Policy, New Employee Welcome Manual and Employee Handbook.</li><li>
Actively implements age appropriate The Creative Curriculum.</li><li>
Respects the confidential nature of all information about parents, children and staff.</li><li>
Supports and participates in an active outdoor time.</li><li>
Plans with all classroom staff and keeps them informed regarding meetings, events and training.</li><li>
Brings to the attention of the Assistant Director/Director any difficulties concerning the supervision of classroom staff.</li><li>
Responsible for supervision of the children or for designating appropriately qualified personnel in your absence as well as inform Assistant Teacher/Director.</li><li>
Supports and actively participates in an active work time.</li><li>
Works with Assistant Director/Director concerning children with special needs.</li></ul>
Record keeping
Parent Relations<ul><li>
Fosters positive parent relationships through respecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and children.</li><li>
Provides a forum for ongoing communication daily notes, phone calls, etc.</li><li>
Uses Contact Notes for staff and parent concerns.</li><li>
Attends and participates in parent/teacher meetings.</li></ul>
Self-Evaluation<ul><li>
Assumes responsibility for discussing his/her professional performance objectively at regularly scheduled supervisor conferences with the Education Coordinator or Program Director using these conferences as a source of information and professional guidance.</li></ul>
Trainings/Meetings<ul><li>
Attends required staff meetings, trainings and workshops</li><li>
Attends weekly planning meetings with the Education Director or Program Director.</li></ul>
H.S. Diploma or GED and CDA or AA/BA/MA in Early Childhood Education.
Experience working with children between the ages of 3-5 years.
Must have flexible availability with shift varying between 7am and 6pm.
1-2 years of experience preferred.</div>

Pre-K Head Teacher - Uniondale

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