Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher – Jim Dooley Early Learning Center

Finger Lakes Health is looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Teacher to join the Jim Dooley Early Learning Center!

Full-Time | Day/Eve Shift | No Weekends | No Holidays
$18.64 per hour
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Employees
Competitive Benefits Package

Are you an experienced early childhood educator looking for an opportunity to lead a classroom, mentor other educators, and make a lasting difference in the lives of young children?

Join the Jim Dooley Early Learning Center at Finger Lakes Health, where you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Monday–Friday day/eve shift
• No weekends or holidays
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunity to lead and mentor teaching staff
• Collaborative, supportive work environment
• Make a meaningful impact on children and families
• Opportunity to contribute to classroom and center-wide educational initiatives

What You'll Do

As a Lead Teacher, you will take an active leadership role in creating and implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate early childhood education program.

You'll:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, learner-centered curriculum and activities
• Create a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment
• Work closely with Teachers and Teaching Assistants to provide high-quality care and education
• Use your knowledge of each child's interests, skills, relationships, and developmental needs to personalize learning opportunities
• Monitor and document children's developmental progress using appropriate assessment tools
• Mentor and guide Teaching Assistants while helping develop plans for their professional growth and success
• Maintain required classroom documentation and participate in meetings
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences and provide support to families
• Collaborate with other Lead Teachers to evaluate and improve the Center's educational programs
• Facilitate staff meetings and training sessions
• Participate in center-wide quality improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

Minimum Education:

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field OR
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Minimum Experience:

• 3 years of full-time classroom teaching experience
• Program-specific experience required for Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher positions

Skills & Qualifications

We're looking for an educator who is passionate about early childhood education and has the ability to:

• Develop and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and developmental growth
• Establish positive and trusting relationships with children and families
• Use developmental assessments to track progress and evaluate program goals
• Mentor and support other members of the teaching team
• Communicate effectively with parents, coworkers, and leadership
• Solve problems effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and courteous approach with children, families, and colleagues

Make a Difference Every Day

If you're an experienced early childhood educator ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team while helping young children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to become a Lead Teacher at the Jim Dooley Early Learning Center!

Pay: $18.64 per hour
Full-Time | Day/Eve Shift | No Weekends | No Holidays
$1,000 Full-Time Sign-On Bonus

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