Lead 3K Teacher

The Learning Experience; New York (NY); Ibrido; USD 56.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

The Learning Experience – Astoria, NY is seeking a qualified, passionate 3-K Lead Teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year. This full-time, school-year position offers a September 1, 2026 start with an annual salary range of $56,000–$68,000 based on credentials and DOE scale.

We welcome experienced early childhood educators who can create a warm, engaging classroom that supports development across social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical domains.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field required.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children, preferably in a 3-K, Pre-K, or early childhood classroom.
• Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability to create and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and learning experiences.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Familiarity with NYC DOE 3-K expectations, curriculum, assessments, and documentation is strongly preferred.
• NYS teaching certification and/or additional credentials are a plus and may impact placement on the applicable salary scale.

Mansioni

• Lead a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate 3-K classroom.
• Plan and implement meaningful learning experiences aligned with program and DOE expectations.
• Support children's social-emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and creative development.
• Maintain classroom documentation, assessments, portfolios, and other required records.
• Establish consistent classroom routines and a positive learning environment.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with families regarding their child's development and classroom experience.
• Collaborate with school leadership, support staff, and fellow teachers.
• Maintain all classroom and program requirements in accordance with DOE, DOHMH, and school policies.

Conoscenze

Early childhood development

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Family communication

Formazione

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Descrizione del lavoro

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

The Learning Experience – Astoria, NY

Full-Time | School Year Position

Start Date: September 1, 2026

Salary: $56,000–$68,000 annually, based on credentials and applicable DOE pay scale

The Learning Experience of Astoria is seeking a qualified, passionate, and dedicated 3-K Lead Teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year.

This is an immediate opening with a September 1st start date, and we are looking for an experienced early childhood educator who is ready to create a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom where young children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field required
• Experience working with preschool-aged children, preferably in a 3-K, Pre-K, or early childhood classroom
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Ability to create and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and learning experiences
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Familiarity with NYC DOE 3-K expectations, curriculum, assessments, and documentation is strongly preferred
• NYS teaching certification and/or additional credentials are a plus and may impact placement on the applicable salary scale

Responsibilities

• Lead a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate 3-K classroom
• Plan and implement meaningful learning experiences aligned with program and DOE expectations
• Support children's social-emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and creative development
• Maintain classroom documentation, assessments, portfolios, and other required records
• Establish consistent classroom routines and a positive learning environment
• Communicate regularly and professionally with families regarding their child's development and classroom experience
• Collaborate with school leadership, support staff, and fellow teachers
• Maintain all classroom and program requirements in accordance with DOE, DOHMH, and school policies

Compensation

Annual Salary: $56,000–$68,000

Final salary will be determined based on the candidate's education, certification, credentials, and applicable DOE salary/pay scale requirements.

Join Our Astoria Team!

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible in preparation for the September 1st start of the school year.

If you are an enthusiastic early childhood educator who loves working with young children and wants to be part of a supportive, collaborative school community, we would love to hear from you.