Lead Teacher

Tiny Tots Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiny Tots Academy in New York, NY is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to nurture young learners and support their developmental milestones. You will implement age-appropriate curricula, lead engaging activities, and foster a safe, inclusive classroom where children feel excited to explore and learn.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of hands-on experience with children and prior lead-teacher exposure in a licensed childcare setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with children and 1 year lead teacher experience in licensed childcare, preschool, or daycare setting.
• Knowledge of childhood development principles and early childhood education best practices.
• Familiarity with curriculum development, lesson planning, and classroom management techniques.
• First Aid and CPR certification is required or willing to obtain upon hire.
• Strong communication skills for effective parent engagement and teamwork.
• Ability to work with children across various age groups, including toddlers and preschoolers.
• Understanding of mandated reporting laws related to child welfare and safety regulations.
• Prior experience with children with special needs.
• Passion for fostering a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for young learners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
• Plan and execute engaging lesson plans.
• Manage classroom activities to promote positive behavior and effective classroom management strategies.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding child progress and behavior.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children by adhering to mandated reporting laws and health protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning.

Skills

Communication

Child development

Curriculum planning

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Parent engagement

Teamwork

Safety regulations

First Aid

CPR

Preschool experience

Education

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Job Description

Tiny Tots Academy is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering a nurturing learning environment for young children, supporting their developmental milestones, and promoting a love for learning through engaging activities. This role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on children's lives while working in a collaborative and supportive setting.

Lead Teacher Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
• Plan and execute engaging lesson plans.
• Manage classroom activities to promote positive behavior and effective classroom management strategies
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding child progress and behavior.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children by adhering to mandated reporting laws and health protocols
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning

Lead Teacher Requirements include:

• 1 year Experience working with children AND 1 year lead teacher experience in a licensed childcare, preschool, or daycare setting.
• Knowledge of childhood development principles and early childhood education best practices
• Familiarity with curriculum development, lesson planning, and classroom management techniques
• Certification in First Aid and CPR is required or willing to obtain upon hire
• Strong communication skills for effective parent engagement and teamwork
• Ability to work with children across various age groups, including toddlers and preschoolers
• Understanding of mandated reporting laws related to child welfare and safety regulations
• Prior experience with children with special needs.
• Passion for fostering a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for young learners