Toddler Lead Group Teacher

Workforce 1 • New York, NY

18d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Tiny Treasures Academy is seeking a Toddler Lead Group Teacher in Staten Island, New York. The organization provides early childhood education in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, emphasizing developmentally appropriate learning, children’s health and safety, positive family relationships, and collaboration among teaching staff. It also encourages professional development and continued education in early childhood education.

The Toddler Lead Group Teacher plans and implements age-appropriate activities that support toddlers’ social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development. The role supervises children, establishes daily routines, encourages independence, and maintains a safe and nurturing classroom. The teacher documents children’s development, communicates with families about their progress, and collaborates with Teacher Assistants and program leadership while meeting NYC Department of Health Article 47 requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• At least 1–2 years of experience as a Lead Teacher or in a similar role.
• Experience working with toddlers and planning age-appropriate activities.
• Knowledge of toddler development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Strong classroom management and positive behavior guidance skills.
• Ability to observe, document, and communicate children's developmental progress.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Open availability within the program's operating hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
• Support children's social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Supervise children, establish daily routines, and encourage independence.
• Maintain classroom documentation and record developmental observations.
• Communicate regularly with families about children's progress.
• Guide and collaborate with Teacher Assistants and program leadership.
• Follow NYC Department of Health Article 47 regulations and applicable program requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level