Lead Toddler Teacher (Marine Park)

Littlescholarsnyc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Little Scholars Learning Center is hiring an experienced Lead Toddler Teacher for our early childhood education program in Brooklyn, NY. This full-time on-site role focuses on planning developmentally appropriate, play-based lessons for children ages 1-2 years old.

You will lead daily routines, support all areas of development, and collaborate with families and center leadership to maintain a safe, nurturing environment. Position requires commute to 4123 Avenue U, Brooklyn.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
• At least 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education
• At least one year of preschool, daycare, childcare, or early childhood teaching experience
• Knowledge of early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice
• Strong classroom-management, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to reliably commute to 1502 W 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate, play-based preschool lessons and classroom activities
• Create a warm, inclusive, and well-organized learning environment
• Adapt lesson plans to children’s interests, abilities, and developmental needs
• Manage classroom routines and use developmentally appropriate classroom-management practices
• Observe, assess, and document children’s learning and developmental progress
• Communicate professionally with parents and families
• Maintain active supervision and follow all health, safety, and childcare licensing requirements
• Collaborate with assistant teachers, administrators, and other early childhood educators
• Support each child’s social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field

12 college credits in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Little Scholars Learning Center is hiring an experienced Lead Toddler Teacher for our early childhood education program.

This full-time position is ideal for a preschool, childcare, or early childhood teacher who is ready to lead a classroom and create meaningful, play-based learning experiences for children ages 1-2 years old.

4123 Avenue U,
Brooklyn, NY 11234

Full-Time

On-site

$24.00+ per hour

Posted
August 25, 2026

Join our team and receive a sign-on bonus of $250 as a thank-you for bringing your talent to Little Scholars!

Job Summary

As our Lead Toddler Teacher, you will plan and lead developmentally appropriate lessons, manage daily classroom routines, and maintain a safe, nurturing, and organized preschool environment.

You will support children’s social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development while building positive relationships with families and collaborating with other teachers and center leadership.

Location: Little Scholars Learning Center, 4123 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Pay: $24–$27 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM
Job Type: Full-time, in person
Sign-On Bonus: $250

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

• Plan and lead age-appropriate, play-based preschool lessons and classroom activities
• Create a warm, inclusive, and well-organized learning environment
• Adapt lesson plans to children’s interests, abilities, and developmental needs
• Manage classroom routines and use developmentally appropriate classroom-management practices
• Observe, assess, and document children’s learning and developmental progress
• Communicate professionally with parents and families
• Maintain active supervision and follow all health, safety, and childcare licensing requirements
• Collaborate with assistant teachers, administrators, and other early childhood educators
• Support each child’s social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development

Requirements

Required qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
• At least 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education
• At least one year of preschool, daycare, childcare, or early childhood teaching experience
• Knowledge of early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice
• Strong classroom-management, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to reliably commute to 1502 W 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Benefits & compensation

Why working with us is a good idea:

Salary: $24.00 – $27.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In-person (on-site)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Little Scholars provides premium early childhood education across 8 centers in Brooklyn and Manhattan, built on the Creative Curriculum and HighScope models — nurturing every area of a child’s development since 2013.