Toddler Lead Group Teacher
Company Overview
The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with Tiny Treasures Academy to find qualified candidates for a Toddler Lead Group 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, children's health and safety, positive family relationships, and collaboration among teaching staff. Tiny Treasures Academy also encourages professional development and continued education in early childhood education.
Position Overview
The Toddler Lead Group Teacher plans and implements age-appropriate learning activities that support children's social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development. This role involves supervising children, establishing daily routines, encouraging independence, and maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom environment. The Lead Teacher also documents children's development, communicates with families about their progress, and collaborates with Teacher Assistants and program leadership to provide quality early childhood education while meeting NYC Department of Health Article 47 requirements.
This position is located in Staten Island, New York.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers.
- Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
- Support children's social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
- Supervise children, establish daily routines, and encourage independence.
- Maintain classroom documentation and record developmental observations.
- Communicate regularly with families about children's progress.
- Guide and collaborate with Teacher Assistants and program leadership.
- Follow NYC Department of Health Article 47 regulations and applicable program requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is required.
- At least 1–2 years of experience as a Lead Teacher or in a similar role is required.
- Experience working with toddlers and planning age-appropriate activities.
- Knowledge of toddler development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
- Strong classroom management and positive behavior guidance skills.
- Ability to observe, document, and communicate children's developmental progress.
- Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Open availability is required within the program's operating hours.