Lead Toddler Teacher

Allstar Children's Center of Massapequa, LLC; Massapequa (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health services

Paid time off

Referral program

Professional development support

Job summary

Allstar Children's Center of Massapequa, LLC in Massapequa, NY is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher to plan and deliver engaging daily learning experiences that promote social-emotional development, language, and early academics. You will lead the toddler classroom with warmth, consistency, and professionalism, partnering with families to support each child’s individual needs.

This full-time, onsite role in Massapequa, NY emphasizes creating structured routines, guiding classroom behavior, and

Qualifications

• Active Infant/Toddler CDA credential is required.
• Experience with toddlers in an early childhood setting.
• Ability to lead classroom routines with patience and structure.
• Strong communication with coworkers and families.
• Commitment to a safe, supportive environment for young children.
• Ability to perform the essential physical demands of a toddler classroom.
• Experience leading lesson planning, classroom management, or team coordination.
• Familiarity with age-appropriate early learning practices.
• Experience documenting observations and using insights to adjust activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom instruction and manage daily learning activities for toddlers.
• Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans, centers and routines.
• Observe and support children’s development with effective guidance strategies.
• Communicate with families about classroom experiences and child progress.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized classroom aligned with center standards.

Skills

Leadership in toddler routines

Strong family communication

Patience and classroom management

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA credential

Job description

Allstar Children's Center of Massapequa, LLC is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher to support the growth and learning of our young students in a nurturing, classroom-centered environment.

Position Summary

As a Lead Toddler Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging daily learning experiences that promote development in social-emotional skills, language, and early academics. You will lead the toddler classroom with warmth, consistency, and professionalism while partnering closely with families to support each child’s individual needs.

This full-time, onsite role in Massapequa, NY is ideal for an educator who enjoys creating structured routines, guiding classroom behavior, and collaborating with a team to maintain a safe, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead classroom instruction and manage day-to-day learning activities for toddlers, ensuring a positive, inclusive classroom culture

• Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans, centers, and routines that support children’s growth across learning domains

• Observe and support children’s behavior and development, applying effective guidance strategies and maintaining consistency

• Partner with families through clear, respectful communication about classroom experiences and child progress

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment in alignment with established center standards

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an active Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (C.D.A.) Credential

• Experience working with toddlers in an early childhood setting

• Demonstrated ability to lead classroom routines and manage day-to-day learning with patience and structure

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with coworkers and families

• Commitment to creating a safe, supportive environment for young children

• Ability to perform the essential physical and interactive demands of a toddler classroom

• Experience taking a lead role in lesson planning, classroom management, or team coordination

• Familiarity with age-appropriate early learning practices and developmental milestones

• Experience documenting observations and using insights to adjust classroom activities

Benefits

• Free Mental Health Services through Counslr

• Paid Time Off

• Referral Program

• Professional Development assistance

Compensation

Hourly rate: $20.00 - $21.00