Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher (Ditmas Park)

Littlescholarsnyc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Little Scholars in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a 3K/Pre-K Lead Teacher for Ditmas Park. You will implement progressive curricula based on Creative Curriculum and HighScope, ensuring high-quality early childhood education.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with 1 year of teaching experience and strong communication with children and parents. On-site, full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related fields (12 CORE ECE Units).
• At least 1 year of teaching experience at a licensed daycare/public school.
• Familiarity with the Exploration Curriculum & Units of Study.
• Ability to develop activities that are fun and educational for young children.
• Ability to instruct young children on rules of conduct and to learn new tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and parents.
• Proficient active listening to understand various needs.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe environment where children will play and learn with pleasure.
• Cooperate closely with parents to provide the best care and education.
• Implement the curriculum tailored to individual needs of each child.
• Prepare lesson plans, programs, and timetables balancing academics and needs.
• Provide support for children with social, academic, or adaptational challenges.
• Maintain documentation and complete required academy and classroom paperwork.
• Participate in parent-teacher meetings and report academic progress.
• Supervise children during all activities and ensure safety.

Skills

Communication with parents

Patience

Active listening

Instruction of young children

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

12 CORE ECE Units

Associate degree (Required)

Valid NYS B-2 Teaching Certificate

Job description

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Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher (Ditmas Park)

We are looking for a 3K/Pre-K Lead Teacher who will help to ensure our goal – to provide the highest quality of early childhood education using theories from creative and high-scope educational models.

631 E 18th St,
Brooklyn, NY 11226

Full-Time

On-site

$56,070.00+ per year

Posted
August 25, 2026

We are looking for a 3K/Pre-K Lead Teacher who will help to ensure our goal – to provide the highest quality of early childhood education using theories from creative and high-scope educational models

Little Scholars is always innovating, that is why our ideas and curriculum will stimulate all five areas of development:

• social/emotional
• cognitive
• physical/motor
• self-help/adaptive
• communicative/language

Our primary goal is to get the finest educational results possible through a comprehensive approach. Our alums take initiative in elementary school and get honours marks.

The mission of Little Scholars is to ensure comprehensive development for each child and careful monitoring of all students during active learning, valuing diversity and individual needs.

We need a professional who will not just follow our progressive curriculum. But someone who shows interest in work and a gentle approach to children provides care so that parents are sure that their children are in a favorable environment.

Key Responsibilities

In your day-to-day activities, you will work on:

• Creating a safe environment where children will play and learn effectively and with pleasure
• Closely cooperation with parents to meet their needs for providing the best possible care and education for their children
• Implementation of the curriculum tailored to the individual needs of each child
• Preparation of lesson plans, programs, and timetables successfully balancing academic and children’s needs. Preparation of teaching aids/materials for classes in accordance with the developed plans
• Assistance and provision of necessary support for children who have social, academic or adaptational problems
• Maintaining documentation, completing required academy and classroom paperwork
• Taking part in parent-teacher meetings when necessary, providing parents with an assessment of the academic progress of their children, and answering questions
• Assisting and supervising children during all activities: play, education, routine (meals times and cleaning up)
• Ensuring the safety of children, preventing injury and accidents by keeping equipment in order and carefully supervising children

Requirements

Required qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related fields (Minimum of 12 CORE ECE Units)
• At least 1 year of previous teaching experience at a licensed daycare/public school
• Familiarity with the Exploration Curriculum & Units of Study
• Ability to develop activities that are fun and educational for young children
• Ability to instruct young children on rules of conduct and to learn new tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate with children and parents
• Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
• Patience and compassion are suitable for working with young children- Meet state requirements for the position

Advantages:

• Additional knowledge of other languages
• Valid NYS B-2 Teaching Certificate

Benefits & compensation

Why working with us is a good idea:

• Salary: $56,070.00 – $68,652.00 per year
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 5 working days per week
• 8 working hours per day

Location: 631 E 18th St, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Hiring process:

• Online interview with our Talent Team Partner (20 min)
• Offline interview with the Hiring Manager (1h)

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In-person (On-site)

Salary: $56,000.00 – $68,652.00 per year

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work Monday-Friday 8am-6pm?
• Do you hold a degree in one of the fiels: Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education or Special Education?
• What is the best way of communication for you?

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.