Early Childhood Learning Director & Lead Teacher
$35,360–$41,600 year
On-site · Walden, New York, United States or Liberty, New York, United States
Job Summary
Hands-on Early Learning Director/Lead Teacher in Liberty, NY, leading the Preschool classroom (80-90% direct work with children) with a focus on developmentally appropriate lesson planning using Creative Curriculum, promoting positive adult-child interactions, and conducting ongoing assessments. Responsibilities include family and community engagement, enrollment support, and program quality improvements using ECERS/ITERS and CLASS observations, while maintaining compliant center operations and records. The role blends classroom leadership with administrative duties completed in short blocks, requiring strong leadership and collaboration within a team-based environment. Part-time schedule (approximately 25–30 hours/week) within center hours.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (12+ credits in early childhood, child development, or related field) plus 1 year teaching and 1 year supervisory experience
- NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential plus 1 year teaching and 1 year supervisory experience
- Associate’s degree in early childhood (or related field) with plan toward bachelor’s or administrator credential plus 2 years teaching and 2 years supervisory experience
- CDA or OCFS-recognized credential with plan of study plus 2 years teaching and 2 years supervisory experience
- Medically cleared to work in a childcare setting; free of communicable diseases including TB
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Dependable, professional, and able to work collaboratively with staff and families
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and actively engage with children
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