Early Childhood Daycare Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Summary
We are seeking an experienced and energetic Daycare Teacher to join our team! You will be responsible for encouraging children’s intellectual, psychological, and physical growth. The ideal candidate is nurturing, patient, and creative. If you have a passion for helping children learn and reach their potential, we want to hear from you! You will love our location and beautiful new facility with great amenities for children and staff.
Responsibilities

• Plan games and activities that are developmentally appropriate
• Design a daily and weekly schedule
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities
• Evaluate children to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones
• Communicate with parents and update them on their children’s activities

Qualifications

• Must have bachelor's degree in early childhood education or enrolled in a Master's study plan
• Previous experience as a daycare teacher or childcare provider
• Strong understanding of child development
• Patient, kind, and nurturing
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• First aid/CPR certified

Preferred Certifications (a plus, but not required):

• NYC Food Protection Certificate – especially helpful if supervising food handling or snack prep
• FDNY Certificates of Fitness (F-07 and S-95)
• Bi-llingual

Benefits/Perks

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment
• Competitive pay based on experience and credentials
• Two (2) weeks paid vacation
• Five (5) paid sick days
• Paid holidays
• Supportive team culture and professional development opportunities

Job Type: Full-time