UPK Lead Teacher

Exciting opportunity to join our team as a full- time UPK Lead Teacher at Binghamton JCC for 2026-2027 school year! The UPK Lead Teacher is instrumental in managing the day-to-day operations of our Universal Pre-Kindergarten classroom. We are seeking a proactive and compassionate individual who is dedicated to nurturing a positive learning environment for our students.\n \nThe successful candidate will support the development and implementation of our educational program reflecting the goals and values of the school. The teacher will contribute knowledge, insight, ideas, and creativity as a part of the teaching team. Additionally, the assistant teacher brings a love of learning which allows them to introduce children to a supportive, creative learning environment, and is well versed in child development.\n \nPrincipal Activities:\n \n1. Writing weekly lesson plans in accordance with NYS Prekindergarten Foundation to Common Core and requirements set by the Vestal and Binghamton School District.\n \n2. Preparing and serving daily snacks.\n \n3. Keeping all assigned records for a group of children which shall include but are not limited to attendance, health records, accident and sickness reports, progress reports and assessment reports set by the Binghamton and Vestal School District.\n \n4. Communicating in written and oral English with parents, staff and children.\n \n5. Communicating behavior or incidents to parents and conducting conferences as requested or required.\n \n6. Carrying a child up to 45 pounds in case of emergency and being able to sit on low chairs and on the floor to communicate with children at eye level.\n \n7. Planning and participating in large motor experiences including but not limited to swimming, walking, climbing stairs and running.\n \n8. Supervising children in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments in such a manner to promote the health and safety of the children.\n \n9. Maintaining cleanliness in the areas used by children and reporting any unsafe equipment to supervisors.\n \n10. Supervising assistant teachers, aides and volunteers who work with the group.\n \n11. Meeting New York State DSS Licensing regulations, the operating guidelines in the JCC Operating Procedures Manual, and the standards of quality required by NAEYC.\n \n12. To treat each child with dignity and respect. To greet every child, every day with a smile.\n \n13. Attending a minimum of 30 hours of training within a two-year period of time.\n \n14. Plain and participate in activities designed to include parents in the education and development of their children.\n \n15. Participation and support of all childcare duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Director.\n \nJob Type: 10 Month Contract. Opportunities to turn in to 12 month either working camp or preschool. \n \nMinimum Qualifications:\n \nEligible candidates must possess a NYS Teacher Certificate and have completed or have a plan to complete a master's in education. One year's experience working with children in a group environment is required. The individual will have the ability to work well with children in cooperation with childcare staff and parents. Submission of the State Central Clearance form, finger printing and documentation of a physical examination and TB skin test is mandatory prior to employment. Submission of college transcripts may be required. Three job-related references must be supplied and will be checked prior to employment. \n \nJob Type: 10 Month Contract (Option to work the summers in the Early Childhood)\n\n Comprehensive benefits package\n Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic organization\n Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and respect\n Access to JCC facilities and programming for employees and their families\n* Discounts on JCC programming such as personal training, swim lessons, preschool, and camp.\n\n