Preschool Lead Teacher

We are looking for a nurturing and qualified Toddler Teacher to prepare small children for 4K by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A toddler teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for children ages 3-4 years of age
  
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, songs, dancing) to teach children following the direction of the DOE
  
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
  
• Encourage children to interact with each other, implement sharing, encouraging confidence to be able to be independent
  
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
  
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
  
• Track children�s progress and report to parents
  
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children�s background and psyche
  
• Collaborate with director and other educators
  
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
  

• Proven experience as a Lead Toddler Teacher
  
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development
  
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
  
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
  
• Ability to act as mediator between children
  
• Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable
  
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
  
• Certified in training as per DOE
  
• BSc/BA in education or relevant field
  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

License/Certification:

• B-2 Certification (Required)
  

Ability to Commute:

• Queens, NY (Required)
  

Ability to Relocate:

• Queens, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  

Work Location: In person