UPK PRESCHOOL TEACHER - FULTON, NY

We have 1 lead preschool teacher job opening for UPK and 1 Lead Teacher for our inclusion preschool classroom, for the 2 Little Lukes UPK classrooms at Volney Elementary in Fulton NY. Hiring certified lead teachers for September 2025 start.
Do you have a passion for working with both preschool children during their earliest and most critical years of learning and development? Do you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in early childhood education or elementary education or similar degree?

"TEACHING IS MORE THAN IMPARTING KNOWLEDGE; IT IS INSPIRING CHANGE.”

We believe in INVESTING in our employees because our inclusion preschool is only as good as our team. Here are some job benefits we think you’ll love!

• Monday – Friday (no weekends)
• 7:30am – 3:30pm (no evenings)
• Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) or School Calendar if NYS Certified Teacher
• Paid Training
• Complimentary Childcare for your kiddos ages 3-5 year old
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Complimentary AD&D Insurance
• Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
• 401k with Company Matching
• …and so much more!

ABOUT THIS ROLE - FULTON, NY

Get ready to embark on an adventure filled with crayons, giggles, and the occasional glitter explosion. We’re looking for a Lead Preschool Teacher who’s not just here to help, but to bring a splash of fun and creativity into the classroom. If you can juggle snack time, story time, and the frequent “Where did my shoe go?” moments, then this job is for you!

Top 3 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional care and instruction to both special needs and typically developing children, alongside the special education teacher.
• Support children’s understanding of the curriculum and behavior needs through strong, language-based, on-on-one interaction; and modify activities as needed.
• Prepare activities, observe, evaluate, and create reports, and communicate progress to parents and administrators.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Have a passion for supporting both typically developing children and children with special needs.
• Have or are working on acquiring a Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Special Education or similar degree.
• Preference for applicants with a NYS teaching certification.
• CDA or other daycare qualified lead preschool teacher qualifications
• Value educational and social-emotional care for children 3-5 years old.
• Have the patience to help young children work through big emotions.
• Bring a warm and understanding approach to communicating with children who are learning to communicate themselves.
• Are adaptable and dedicated to communicating effectively with our team and families