Lead the development of children aged six weeks to five years through play-based activities and creative lesson plans. Perform essential childcare duties including feeding, diapering, and nurturing while collaborating with staff on curriculum themes.
Benefits: 401(k) Competitive salary Free uniforms Paid time off Training & development
The Learning Experience – Clinton Hill (TLE – Clinton Hill) is seeking candidates for Lead Teachers for our play-based early childhood development center in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn serving children from six weeks to five years of age.
Encourage positive participation of students using enrichment and play-based activities to develop all aspects of their mental, physical, and social beings. Co-teach alongside staff members to develop and execute creatively on lesson plans focusing on social and emotional learning, along with enrichment, curriculum themes, indoor and outdoor play, combining the arts and hands-on experiences with supportive guidance Perform all duties related to childcare including potty training, diapering, feeding, cleaning, and nurturing. Perform additional duties as assigned by management as per program needs.
Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field of study (
Elementary Education, Nursery to 6th Grade Elementary Education, Special Education, Students With Disabilities, Birth to 2nd Grade
Students With Disabilities, 1st to 6th Grade, Child Psychology*, Child Development
General Education*) and two years of supervised and documented relevant experience in a preschool program 1-3 years experience as a teacher for children under six years old. Familiarity with New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Article 47 regulation About Us: TLE – Clinton Hill is a high-quality childcare and early childhood learning center. Using child-centric activities and play, combined with a research-based curriculum, TLE – Clinton Hill covers all aspects of a child's most important developmental years. It is important for members of our team to participate in on-going professional development in order to keep up with the ever-changing trends in the field of early childhood education. Our goal is to provide growth opportunities to team members who demonstrate flexibility, growth mindset, cooperative teamwork, receptiveness to feedback and excellent communication skills towards coworkers, children and families.
Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Candidates must have 1-3 years of teaching experience for children under six and familiarity with NYC Department of Health Article 47 regulations.
Market context
Demand for preschool lead teachers in New York is often tied to licensed early childhood programs, where employers look for candidates who can work within NYC Department of Health Article 47 requirements. This role is competitive because programs typically want both an early childhood degree and prior experience with children under six. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with Article 47 and prepare examples of classroom planning and family communication.
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