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Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a foundation for lifelong learning? At Little Scholars, we believe in the power of play, creativity, and discovery in early childhood education. We’re looking for a caring and energetic Preschool Lead Teacher to join our team and help us provide exceptional care and learning experiences for our youngest learners.

What Makes Us Special?

At Little Scholars, we believe that play, curiosity, and creativity are at the heart of early learning. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where children explore the world with confidence — and teachers find fulfillment in inspiring young minds every day.

What You’ll Do:

  • Create a warm, inclusive, and safe classroom where children feel encouraged to learn and grow
  • Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
  • Build trusting relationships with children and maintain open communication with families to support each child’s individual journey
  • Adapt lessons and teaching approaches to meet each child’s developmental needs and learning styles
  • Observe, document, and assess children’s progress while providing regular updates to parents
  • Maintain an organized, clean, and engaging classroom environment
  • Collaborate with fellow teachers and administrators to cultivate a positive, team-oriented atmosphere

What We’re Looking For:

  • Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field (minimum 12 CORE ECE credits).
  • At least 1 year of experience working with young children.
  • Familiarity with early childhood learning frameworks (such as Exploration Curriculum or Units of Study).
  • Creativity, enthusiasm, and a genuine love for early education.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children and families.
  • Patience, empathy, and a nurturing personality.
  • Compliance with all state and licensing requirements for this position.
  • Ability to commute to the location at 600 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011 .

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current New York State B–2 Teaching Certification.
  • Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance