Child Care UPK teacher

Job Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Child Care UPK (Universal Pre-Kindergarten) Teacher, where you will play a vital role in fostering early childhood development and creating a nurturing, engaging learning environment for young children. In this energetic and rewarding position, you will deliver high-quality instruction tailored to preschool-aged children, supporting their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. Your enthusiasm and expertise will inspire a love of learning while ensuring each child's safety and well-being are prioritized every day.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement dynamic curriculum plans that promote literacy education, math skills, physical education, and social-emotional learning aligned with early childhood education standards.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment that supports children with diverse needs, including those requiring special education or early intervention services.
• Manage classroom activities to foster positive behavior management and effective classroom management strategies.
• Engage with children through age-appropriate lessons, hands-on activities, and interactive play to stimulate curiosity and learning.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues, and specialists to support each child's developmental progress and welfare.
• Conduct assessments to monitor progress using standardized testing methods and document developmental milestones.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment that encourages independence and exploration.

Requirements

• Experience in a Childcare or school setting.
• Strong knowledge of childhood development principles, curriculum development strategies.
• Familiarity with special education practices and early intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with families, staff, and external specialists.
• Ability to plan engaging lessons that incorporate literacy education, math concepts, and social skills development.
• NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education or becoming certified required.

Pay: $21.83 - $26.29 per hour

Work Location: In person