Lead Teacher

Job Details Job ID: 5864633 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 31, 2026 Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026 Locations Tiny Tunes Daycare - Bronx , New York Job Description About: Our school is looking for Lead Teachers with a bachelor's or master's degree for 3K/4K to develop and implement a curriculum for students. The ideal candidate for a LEAD TEACHER will have a background in education of at least 2 years as well as experience creating lesson plans and implementing creative classroom activities. YOU MUST HAVE a BA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. Job responsibilities which include but not limited to: - Maintain active supervision of children at all times and conduct accurate head counts during all transitions in accordance with DOH regulations. - Complete daily health screenings upon arrival and monitor children for signs of illness throughout the day. - Ensure all children are properly signed in and out by authorized individuals. - Maintain professional, respectful, and developmentally appropriate interactions with children, families, and staff. - Follow the approved DOE-aligned curriculum, daily schedule, and classroom lesson plans. - Implement developmentally appropriate learning activities during centers, gross motor, and small/large group instruction. - Complete ongoing child observations, assessments, and documentation in accordance with DOE and program requirements, including Teachers Strategies Gold. - Maintain updated portfolios, bulletin boards, and classroom displays that reflect current learning objectives and children’s work. - Assist children with meals, toileting, handwashing, diapering, dressing, and other personal care needs while following DOH health and sanitation procedures. - Maintain proper supervision and safe sleep/naptime procedures, including individual cot and bedding sanitation. - Communicate children’s daily progress, participation, and concerns with families through approved communication platforms. - Immediately report and document all incidents, injuries, illnesses, behavioral concerns, and suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with DOE, DOH, and mandated reporter requirements. - Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary classroom environment through daily cleaning and disinfecting of toys, furniture, bathrooms, and high-touch surfaces. - Always store all hazardous materials and cleaning supplies securely and out of children’s reach. - Ensure classroom materials, attendance records, lesson plans, and required documentation are completed and maintained in compliance with DOE and DOH standards. - Lead Providers are responsible for ensuring classroom compliance, implementation of lesson plans, completion of portfolios, and adherence to daily operational procedures. - Physical, verbal, or emotional abuse toward a child is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination and reporting to the appropriate agencies. - Staff must always remain attentive and within sight and sound supervision of assigned children and notify another staff member before leaving the group. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood Job Requirements - Must be at least 21 years of age. - Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field required. - Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher in an early childhood setting. - Strong knowledge of DOE curriculum expectations, child development, classroom management, and DOH health and safety regulations. - Ability to maintain accurate classroom documentation, assessments, and compliance records. - Must demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and the ability to provide active supervision at all times. - Fluent/native English speaking, reading, and writing skills required. - Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. - Must be eligible to complete all required DOE and DOH clearances, fingerprinting, medicals, and mandated training prior to employment. At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Associate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Jesuly Ovalles 1144 Evergreen Avenue Door 4 Bronx , New York 10472 Phone: 347-271-3927 Email: [email protected]