Lead Teacher, Early Childhood

Job Description

• Lead an on-site early childhood classroom at Big Dreams Child Care's Avenue U center in southern Brooklyn, NY, serving children from infants through Pre-K.
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate programming, structured routines, small-group instruction, purposeful play, differentiated care, and behavioral support.
• Ensure child safety, required staff-to-child ratios, same-day documentation, inspection readiness, and full compliance with NYC DOHMH Article 47 regulations; serve as a mandated reporter.
• Lead one to three Assistant Teachers, communicate daily with families through Brightwheel and in person, and complete developmental observations and assessments.
• Requires NYC Article 47 group-teacher qualification through NYS Birth–Grade 2 certification or an early-childhood/related degree with an approved certification study plan, at least one year of lead-teacher experience, NYC DOHMH clearances, CPR/First Aid certification, mandated reporter training, and English communication skills.