Lead UPK Teacher

The Learning Experience® is hiring at our center in Plainview, NY! We are currently hiring fun, bright, loving teachers to educate and care for children in ourPreschool and UPK classrooms. You will have the opportunity to impact the lives of the children in their care. Teachers are responsible for ensuring a clean, friendly, welcoming environment; ensuring the implementation of proprietary curriculum; ensuring the health and safety of the children in their care as well as effective communication with the children’s parents.

Furthermore, once you have joined our team, you will benefit from an extensive training program and a salary that is competitive within the industry. You will enjoy building relationships with the children, parents, and co-workers within a friendly team-oriented environment!

For more information about our company visit us at www.thelearningexperience.com.

*Hours must include 8:45 am - 2:15 pm during school days

Requirements:

· New York State Certification valid for service in the early childhood or childhood grades, or students with disabilities in early childhood grades, OR A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education

· 1-5 years of childcare experience

· Satisfy the mandatory physical and background checks as required by state and company regulations. CPR

· Be of sufficient physical, mental and emotional health to perform job duties satisfactorily

· Possess skills, attributes and characteristics conducive to and suitable for dealing with children

· Must speak English well enough to communicate with children, staff, management, and parents

· Must be a team player and have a positive attitude

· Must be able to read and write English well enough to prepare, complete, and maintain administrative forms and records as required by current governmental regulations, company policies, and procedures.

· Knowledge of child growth and development

· Willing to attend staff/parent events and complete training classes as required by state regulations

· Light cleaning, maintaining classroom

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person