"Lead Teacher - Summer Session"

Position Description

This is a 6-week, full-time position for the Tompkins Hall Summer Session, running from June 30, 2025 to August 8, 2025. The position follows a 35-hour work week, Monday through Friday. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate, play-based experiences for children in a warm, collaborative setting.

Summary Job Responsibilities

• Lead a mixed-age classroom in collaboration with 2 Associate Teachers
• Supervise and support Associate Teachers, as well as student teachers or assistants, if applicable
• Implement and model developmentally appropriate, play-based teaching practices
• Ensure safe, responsive caregiving and classroom routines
• Build and sustain strong, respectful relationships with families
• Maintain regular, open communication with parents including informal conversations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Current NYS Teaching Certification in Birth–Grade 2 (required)
• Minimum of 2 years experience teaching in a classroom with children aged 1–5
• Completion of DOI fingerprinting and all relevant background clearances
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field

Compensation

Salary will be prorated based on the full-time annual salary range of $65,000–$75,000 and paid over the course of the 6-week summer session.