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About the Role
Tiny Tunes Daycare is seeking a qualified, dependable, and proactive Lead Preschool Teacher to oversee the daily operation of a preschool classroom and provide a safe, structured, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This position requires more than supervising children; the Lead Teacher must take ownership of the classroom, maintain consistent routines, guide assistant teachers, and ensure that educational activities and daily operations meet program expectations.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that support early literacy, mathematics, language development, creativity, and social-emotional growth.
- Establish and maintain classroom routines, expectations, and positive behavior-management strategies.
- Actively supervise children and maintain a safe, nurturing, and organized classroom environment.
- Lead, guide, and delegate responsibilities to teacher assistants to ensure effective classroom operations.
- Observe children's development, document progress, and adjust activities to support individual learning needs.
- Prepare instructional materials, learning centers, and classroom activities in advance.
- Maintain accurate attendance records, developmental observations, lesson plans, and other required classroom documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable childcare regulations, health and safety procedures, and program policies.
- Communicate professionally with families regarding children's progress, classroom experiences, and concerns, following program communication procedures.
- Identify and report developmental concerns, incidents, behavioral patterns, and safety issues promptly.
- Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and readiness throughout the day.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, evaluations, and ongoing program improvement.
- Demonstrate leadership, initiative, flexibility, and accountability without requiring constant direction from administration.
- Take full ownership of their classrooms, arriving prepared, maintaining consistent routines, anticipating classroom needs, and addressing behavioral challenges appropriately.
- Ensure assistants understand their responsibilities.
- Make sound decisions, solve problems, accept accountability, and maintain professional boundaries with children, families, and coworkers.
- Set a positive example, address concerns appropriately, and follow through on responsibilities without repeated reminders.
Requirements
- Meets applicable New York State requirements for a Lead Teacher in a licensed preschool childcare program.
- Required education, credentials, and experience must align with the applicable classroom and program regulations.
- Previous experience in an early childhood classroom is strongly preferred.
- Strong classroom-management, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to develop and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
- Ability to supervise, coach, and collaborate with teacher assistants.
- Strong written documentation skills and the ability to follow program procedures.
- Dependable, punctual, professional, and receptive to constructive feedback.
- Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
- Applicants must hold an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or an equivalent qualification.
- Applicants who do not meet BOTH requirements will be disqualified from consideration.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead a team, manage competing priorities, maintain required documentation, and deliver consistent educational experiences.
Skills
- Leadership
- Classroom management
- Communication
- Organization
- Lesson planning
- Supervision
- Coaching
- Collaboration
- Written documentation
- Problem-solving
- Initiative
- Flexibility
- Accountability
Location
- New York State
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Lead Teacher
Education Level
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Free food & snacks
- Paid time off
- Training & development
About the Company
- Tiny Tunes Daycare is seeking a qualified, dependable, and proactive Lead Preschool Teacher to oversee the daily operation of a preschool classroom and provide a safe, structured, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children.
- We are looking for an educator who can lead with confidence, plan and implement engaging lessons, manage classroom behavior, support children's social-emotional and academic development, and maintain professional communication with families and staff.
- The ideal candidate is organized, accountable, and capable of making sound classroom decisions independently while collaborating effectively with the administration and teaching team.
- At Tiny Tunes Daycare, we are looking for a Lead Teacher who leads by example, takes initiative, and is committed to helping every child learn, grow, and succeed.