Lead Teacher - Early Childhood (2–5) | DOE Schedule + Benefits

Bambi Early Learning LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 3 months

PTO

2 weeks paid vacation

Follows NYC DOE calendar

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Bambi Early Learning LLC in Bronx, NY seeks a caring Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team. The role focuses on creating a safe, engaging classroom and implementing developmentally appropriate activities.

Follows NYC DOE calendar, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; full-time with competitive $35–$40 hourly pay and benefits including health insurance after 3 months, PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ECE required.
• Minimum 2 years of early childhood teaching experience.
• Experience with ages 2–5 preferred.
• Strong classroom-management and communication skills.
• Dependable, patient, nurturing, and professional.
• Must meet NYC childcare employment, background-check, and health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate learning activities.
• Provide play-based learning through art, sensory activities, music, stories, and hands-on experiences.
• Establish and maintain a structured daily classroom routine.
• Supervise children and ensure their health, safety, and well-being.
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Observe children’s progress and support individual learning needs.
• Communicate professionally with parents and families.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and welcoming classroom.
• Follow all NYC Department of Health, DOE, and center policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Director and teaching staff.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Patience

Nurturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Bambi Early Learning LLC in Bronx, NY seeks a caring Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team. The role focuses on creating a safe, engaging classroom and implementing developmentally appropriate activities.

Follows NYC DOE calendar, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; full-time with competitive $35–$40 hourly pay and benefits including health insurance after 3 months, PTO, and professional development opportunities.