NYS Certified Teacher (PreK–8) – Kindergarten Transition Classroom | The Indy Lab

Job Summary
Join a dynamic educational team as a NYS Certified Teacher (PreK–8) in our Kindergarten Transition Classroom at The Indy Lab!

The Indy Lab is a progressive early childhood and elementary learning environment focused on language development, STEM, and whole-child education. We are building a dynamic program that blends Playful Learning with strong academic foundations to support confident, curious learners via our Indy Lab Method™.

This vital role is designed to support young children as they transition into kindergarten, fostering their social, emotional, and academic development. You will create a nurturing, engaging learning environment that promotes early childhood education principles and supports diverse student needs.

Your expertise will help lay a strong foundation for future learning success while collaborating with families, staff, and community partners to ensure each child's growth and well-being. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young learners’ lives through innovative teaching and dedicated mentorship.

Duties

• Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards, focusing on literacy, math, social-emotional skills, and physical development.
• Implement a structured literacy approach using Heggerty and Fundations (training provided)
• Support early math development using Reveal Math (training provided)
• Create a welcoming classroom environment that encourages exploration, independence, and positive behavior management with ongoing creative interest areas, regular rotations and addition of materials and explores interests of children.
• Use evidence-based teaching strategies to support children with diverse needs, including those with autism and other developmental differences.
• Collaborate closely with families to facilitate smooth transitions into kindergarten through regular communication and family engagement activities.
• Incorporate learning library services into daily instruction to enhance literacy education and cognitive skills.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and standardized testing to monitor student progress and tailor instructional approaches accordingly.
• Maintain detailed documentation of student development, behavior management strategies, and instructional activities for compliance and reporting purposes including report cards, letters of justification for ongoing services or our mini-IEP called the Educational Plan.

Skills

• Proven experience in classroom management and lesson planning within early childhood or elementary settings.
• Strong understanding of childhood development principles and best practices in working with young children.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Proficiency in literacy education resources, and math instructional strategies.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods for students with special needs or those requiring early intervention services.
• Experience with standardized testing procedures, tutoring techniques, and behavior management strategies.
• Knowledge of library services integration to support literacy initiatives and independent learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with neurodiversities in inclusive settings.
• Familiarity with private school environments is a plus.
• Strong writing skills for documentation, reports, and parent communications.
• We’re committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities and collaborative team environments that celebrate innovation in early childhood education. Join us in shaping the future—one child at a time!

Pay: $54,518.64 - $65,656.85 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NYS Teacher Certification (PreK–6 or PreK–8 required) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person