Job detail
Lead Teacher - Toddler
Habitots Preschool and Childcare Center
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/16/2026
Location
Town of Brookhaven, New York
Salary
$20 - $23 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher will implement an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum while maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. They are responsible for documenting child milestones and collaborating with the teaching team to balance daily activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet state preschool lead teacher requirements. A child development associate (Cda) or a college degree in early childhood education is required, along with previous experience in a lead teacher role.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationChildcareLesson planningSafety monitoringParent communicationChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationCurriculum implementationSocial behavior modeling
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plans
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional development
- Pet insurance
- Childcare tuition discount
- Paid CDA