Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher – Early Childhood Education, 2-K and 3-K

Solade Day Care Center | Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY

Job Overview

Solade Day Care Center is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Lead Teacher for our 2-K and 3-K Extended Day and Full Year programs. The Lead Teacher will create a safe, welcoming classroom where young children learn through play, exploration, positive relationships, and everyday routines.

Working under the guidance of the Education Director and CEO, the Lead Teacher will plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences, support children’s individual needs, guide assistant teachers, and maintain strong communication with families. This position supports classroom practices consistent with applicable NYC Department of Education/NYC Public Schools and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene requirements.

Duties

• Plan and implement engaging lessons using Solade’s Creative Curriculum, adapting activities to children’s ages, interests, abilities, and developmental needs.
• Support children’s language, early literacy, mathematical thinking, social-emotional development, physical skills, and growing independence through play and meaningful interactions.
• Maintain an organized, inclusive classroom with accessible learning materials and opportunities for exploration, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Follow a consistent but flexible daily schedule that includes indoor and outdoor play, small-group activities, meals, rest, and transitions.
• Actively supervise children throughout the day and work with classroom staff to maintain required staffing ratios and safe practices.
• Provide hands-on support with toileting, diapering when needed, handwashing, meals, and rest while protecting children’s dignity and encouraging independence.
• Use positive behavior guidance to help children express feelings, build relationships, and resolve conflicts.
• Complete developmental screening, including ASQ-3 as applicable, and ongoing authentic assessments with guidance from the Education Director.
• Maintain accurate observations, child portfolios, assessment records, attendance, and other required classroom documentation.
• Use observations and assessment results to adjust instruction and discuss developmental concerns with the Education Director.
• Support children with disabilities or developmental delays and collaborate with families and service providers on applicable IEP or IFSP goals.
• Respect and support children’s home languages, cultures, and family backgrounds.
• Communicate regularly with families about children’s experiences, progress, and needs, including participation in parent-teacher conferences.
• Guide assistant teachers in classroom routines and instructional activities, promoting teamwork and consistent care.
• Participate in staff meetings, coaching, professional development, and classroom quality improvement efforts.
• Follow center policies and applicable requirements for health, sanitation, child protection, confidentiality, and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• Meet applicable NYCPS and DOHMH lead-teacher qualifications for the assigned 2-K or 3-K classroom.
• New York State Early Childhood Education certification, or another accepted teaching certificate appropriate to the assignment, preferred.
• Candidates who qualify through an approved alternative or study-plan pathway may be considered, subject to applicable education, experience, and approval requirements.
• Candidates using a study-plan pathway must maintain enrollment and make documented progress toward the required degree or certification.
• Experience working with toddlers or preschool-age children preferred.
• Ability to complete required background clearances, health documentation, and mandated training.

Skills

• Understanding of early childhood development and learning through play.
• Ability to plan engaging activities for two- and three-year-olds.
• Patience, sound judgment, and a warm, respectful approach to children.
• Positive classroom management and behavior guidance skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families and coworkers.
• Organization and attention to classroom records and daily routines.
• Familiarity with Creative Curriculum, ASQ-3, and early childhood assessment preferred.
• Dependability and availability to work an agreed schedule throughout the year, including summer.

Work Setting and Benefits

• On-site position at Solade Day Care Center in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
• Year-round programming under our Extended Day and Full Year model.
• Solade Day Care Center does not offer employer-sponsored health insurance.

Specific starting salary is based upon your degree level, years of 2-5 y/o student teaching experience, and how many hours you are available to work per day/week.

Join Solade Day Care Center and help young children build confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Pay: $43,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a bachelors degree, and/or a NYS teaching certification/permit for teaching B to 2?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• teaching children under 6 y/o: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brooklyn, NY 11236 (Required)

Work Location: In person