Lead Preschool Teacher & Classroom Leader

tiny tunes daycare; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k)

Performance bonus

Free snacks

Paid time off

Training & development

Zusammenfassung

Tiny Tunes Daycare in New York, NY is seeking a qualified Lead Preschool Teacher to oversee daily classroom operations and provide a safe, structured, developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children.

The ideal candidate leads with confidence, plans engaging lessons, manages behavior, supports social-emotional and academic development, and communicates professionally with families and staff. Leadership, organization, and accountability are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Meets applicable New York State requirements for a Lead Teacher in a licensed preschool childcare program.
• Required education, credentials, and experience must align with the applicable classroom and program regulations.
• Previous experience in an early childhood classroom is strongly preferred.
• Strong classroom-management, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and collaborate with teacher assistants.
• Strong written documentation skills and the ability to follow program procedures.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and receptive to constructive feedback.

Aufgaben

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that support early literacy, mathematics, language development, creativity, and social-emotional growth.
• Establish and maintain classroom routines, expectations, and positive behavior-management strategies.
• Actively supervise children and maintain a safe, nurturing, and organized classroom environment.
• Lead, guide, and delegate responsibilities to teacher assistants to ensure effective classroom operations.
• Observe children's development, document progress, and adjust activities to support individual learning needs.
• Prepare instructional materials, learning centers, and classroom activities in advance.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, developmental observations, lesson plans, and other required classroom documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable childcare regulations, health and safety procedures, and program policies.
• Communicate professionally with families regarding children's progress, classroom experiences, and concerns, following program communication procedures.
• Identify and report developmental concerns, incidents, behavioral patterns, and safety issues promptly.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and readiness throughout the day.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, evaluations, and ongoing program improvement.
• Demonstrate leadership, initiative, flexibility, and accountability without requiring constant direction from administration.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Classroom management

Communication

Organizational skills

Team coaching

Ausbildung

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Jobbeschreibung

Tiny Tunes Daycare in New York, NY is seeking a qualified Lead Preschool Teacher to oversee daily classroom operations and provide a safe, structured, developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children.

The ideal candidate leads with confidence, plans engaging lessons, manages behavior, supports social-emotional and academic development, and communicates professionally with families and staff. Leadership, organization, and accountability are essential.