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Join our dynamic and enthusiastic team of educators in teaching the next generation of children! Our unique blended curriculum provides structure and plenty of space for your creativity to shine.
Paper Planes Early Learning Center is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and nurturing Lead teacher to join our growing team. If this resonates with you, Apply today!
We are on a mission to bring parents peace of mind and joy to children daily. We believe that children’s needs are met when they are in a positive and safe environment.
Our Philosophy:
When humans are met with kindness & respect, magic can happen.
Our Core Values:
Integrity: Always be honest and transparent.
Humility: No one is ever too young, old, or wise to learn. We can all know & improve every day.
Fun: What’s better than having fun?! After all, laughter is the best medicine.
BENEFITS:
- Discounted Childcare
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off After 6 months
- Paid Snow Days
- Paid In-service Opportunities
- Continued Education
- Some Paid Lunches, Snacks, etc.
- Annual Review & Raises
- Referral Bonus
- Staff Reward & Recognition
- Regular Schedule & Classroom
- Annual holiday or staff bonding events
- The chance to have a home away from home, a family-style work environment
- Daily laughter
- Cute kid cuddles
- Earn a paid trip for staff training!
Responsibilities:
- Create plans for daily activities that re-engaging and hands-on. No Worksheets!
- Foster a positive and healthy learning environment, promoting social-emotional literacy.
- Ensure the classroom is always kept in a clean and safe condition
- Read stories with pizzazz and foster a love of reading
- Encourage creative thinking and learning
- Encourage problem-solving. Children are unbelievable problem solvers when given the opportunity!
- Interact with other teachers and administrative staff in a kind and professional way.
- Communicate with parents regarding child development and progress
- Ensure play, sleep, and changing areas are kept clean
- Potty training support and/or diapering when needed
Qualifications:
- Prior experience teaching preschool
- CPR/First Aid within the first 30 days
- Patient and supportive approach to the learning process
- Enthusiastic and encouraging
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to stand and move around for long hours at a time while teaching
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Flexibility due to ratios
Salary
$17.50-$21.50
Location:
Mount Sinai, NY
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