The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with Tiny Treasures Academy to find qualified candidates for a Lead Teacher position in Staten Island, NY. Tiny Treasures Academy is an early childhood education provider dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children can learn and grow. The organization emphasizes developmentally appropriate learning experiences, children's health and safety, positive family relationships, and collaboration among teaching staff. Tiny Treasures Academy also supports professional development and encourages continued education in early childhood education.

The Lead Teacher plans and implements age-appropriate learning activities that support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. This role involves managing the preschool classroom, maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment, and documenting children's progress. The Lead Teacher also communicates with families about children's development and works collaboratively with teaching staff to support learning, encourage positive behavior, and promote children's well-being.

This position is located in Staten Island, New York. 

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons and learning activities.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Manage classroom routines and use positive behavior guidance.
• Maintain classroom records and document children's developmental progress.
• Communicate with families about children's learning and development.
• Collaborate with families and teaching staff to support children's needs.
• Follow applicable child supervision, health, safety, sanitation, and NYC Department of Health Article 47 requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education required.

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a Lead Teacher or in a similar early childhood education role.

  Knowledge of preschool development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.

• Ability to plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for 3-year-old children.

• Strong skills in classroom organization, positive behavior guidance, and establishing daily routines.

• Experience observing, documenting, and assessing children's developmental progress is preferred.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with families, Teacher Assistants, and program leadership.

• Ability to guide classroom staff, collaborate with colleagues, and maintain a positive learning environment.

• Familiarity with NYC Department of Health Article 47 regulations and childcare health and safety requirements.

• First Aid/CPR certification and Medication Administration Training are preferred; Candidates must be willing to obtain them. 

• Must be patient, dependable, organized, nurturing, and committed to children's safety, learning, and development.

• Must be available for full-time, in-person work within operational hours.