Lead 3's Teacher- Conservative Synagogue Based Preschool

We are committed to offering a warm and nurturing educational environment for our students characterized by clear routines and expectations, addressing behavior from a place of deep understanding of children, and making each child feel welcomed and part of our community.

We seek an experienced early childhood educator who knows and loves children and is committed to creating that warm environment that we are known for, while also offering a wealth of skill-building activities. We offer the opportunity to use your creativity to create an engaging, predominantly play-based but also skills-rich curriculum with help from an experienced assistant teacher and supportive colleagues.

Job responsibilities include: Manage a class of up to 14 three-year-olds using routines, clear expectations, and positive behavior strategies-while avoiding the use of punishments, time-outs, yelling, and rewards.
We especially encourage applications from candidates with the knowledge and ability to implement a Jewish curriculum including teaching about Shabbat and Jewish holidays along with related songs, stories, cooking activities, crafts, and experiential activities.
Communicate clearly with the director, assistant teacher, colleagues, and parents. Weekly newsletter. Parent Orientation. Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Keep up with required trainings and professional development and act in accordance with the philosophy of the school as described in school literature.
Great opportunity to come on board and join our learning community!
Most Jewish holidays off and paid
Three paid school vacations (over the course of a full school year)
Paid personal days
Professional development opportunities
and the most wonderful group of children to brighten your days!
Candidates should have NYS Certification or be working towards it, on a study plan. Masters degree in Education or working towards it, preferred.
2+years of head-teaching experience in a preschool strongly preferred. Writing proficiency is required.

Resume and Cover letter are required with application
References will be checked and background check performed.

Must be available to teach from 8-1 four days, and one day until 2 pm for a team meeting, faculty meetings once/month until 3:30, and some additional work outside of those hours for parent/teacher conferences, writing a weekly newsletter, and general prep.

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff must wear a mask at all times while in the building. The Department of Health requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.