Little Scholars Learning Center is a New York City childcare center dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging early learning environment for young children. Our team supports children’s social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development through play-based learning, creativity, and meaningful daily experiences.

We are passionate about helping children grow while also supporting educators who want to build long-term careers in early childhood education. At Little Scholars, teachers and assistants work as part of a caring, collaborative team that values patience, reliability, creativity, and a genuine love for working with children.

Little Scholars Learning Center is looking for a caring, experienced Lead Preschool Teacher to join our team in Chelsea, Manhattan.

Position Details

Location: 600 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10011

Pay: $24–$27 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Job Type: Full-time

Sign-on Bonus: $250

About the Role

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will create a safe, engaging, and supportive classroom environment where young children can learn through play, exploration, and meaningful daily experiences.

You will work closely with children, families, and fellow educators while supporting each child’s social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development.

What You’ll Do

- Plan and lead age-appropriate, play-based learning activities

- Create a warm, safe, and organized classroom environment

- Adapt activities and lesson plans to children’s developmental needs

- Observe and document children’s progress and development

- Build positive relationships with children and communicate with families

- Maintain appropriate classroom supervision and safety standards

- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other team members

- Support a positive and inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

- Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with at least 12 ECE credits

- At least 1 year of experience working with young children

- Familiarity with early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and colleagues

- Patience, empathy, reliability, and a nurturing approach to early childhood education

- Ability to meet applicable state and licensing requirements for the position

- Ability to reliably commute to 600 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10011

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with Exploration Curriculum and/or Units of Study

- Valid NYS Birth–Grade 2 Teaching Certificate

- Knowledge of additional languages

Benefits

- 401(k)

- Health insurance

- Dental insurance

- Vision insurance

- Paid time off

- Employee discount

- $250 sign-on bonus

Little Scholars Learning Center is looking for educators who care deeply about early childhood development and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Apply today to be considered for our Lead Preschool Teacher position in Chelsea.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person