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3K/4K Lead Teacher

3K/4K Lead Teacher

Happy Dragon School

  • New York, USA

Full-time

10 or 12 months

$55,000 - $78,000

Job Summary:

Lead a pre-kindergarten classroom by designing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum that fosters children’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Manage classroom routines, assess student progress, and partner with families to support holistic early learning.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education — required
  • New York State Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2) — required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development and instructional best practices
  • Experience teaching in a 3K or 4K setting, including curriculum planning and classroom management
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with families and staff
  • Familiarity with DOE policies, Creative Curriculum, and Teaching Strategies GOLD (preferred)
  • Bilingual candidates (especially Mandarin, Spanish, Cantonese, or Russian) encouraged to apply
  • Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that support cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development
  • Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of all children
  • Conduct regular assessments and observations to track developmental progress and inform instruction
  • Maintain open, respectful communication with families and provide updates on children’s growth and development
  • Collaborate with teaching assistants and other staff to ensure consistent classroom routines and best practices
  • Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and DOE-mandated trainings
  • Ensure compliance with NYC DOE, Department of Health, and program regulations
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Paid time off, including vacation days and holiday pay
  • Comprehensive onboarding and training
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development workshops
  • Support for continuing education and certification programs

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to fill out the attached form with their cover letter and resume. Please ensure all sections of the form are completed.

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SPECIAL CLASSROOM WITH INTEGRATED SETTING (12:1:2) LOCATIONS:

Queens

Brooklyn

Discover Our Engaging Toddler Daily Schedule

8:30AM – 1:45PM

8:30AM – 9:00AM

Children arrive, put away their things, check in, and play freely with toys if available.

10:40AM – 11:00AM

Children enjoy a read-aloud session that supports the theme and curriculum, helping them understand stories and share their thoughts.

8:30AM – 9:00AM

Children explore new topics with fun activities. A new theme is introduced each month, with activities to help them practice new skills.

9:30AM – 10:40AM

Children explore and learn by working with materials, friends, and teachers. They practice talking, math, science, reading, and social skills through activities connected to the monthly theme.

10:40AM – 11:00AM

Children enjoy a read-aloud session that supports the theme and curriculum, helping them understand stories and share their thoughts.

11:00AM – 11:30AM

Children participate in fun indoor activities like music and movement to build strong muscles and coordination.

11:30AM – 11:45AM

Children eat lunch in the classroom, enjoy talking with friends, and practice healthy eating habits.

11:45AM – 1:45PM

Children rest on their own cots. Quiet activities like reading and puzzles may be available.

1:45PM – 5:30PM

1:45PM – 2:05PM

Children explore new topics with fun activities. A new theme is introduced each month, with activities to help them practice new skills.

2:05PM – 2:25PM

Children participate in fun indoor activities like music and movement to build strength and coordination.

2:25PM – 2:55PM

Children explore new topics with fun activities. A new theme is introduced each month, with activities to help them practice new skills.

2:55PM – 3:10PM

Children enjoy an afternoon snack in the classroom, helping them talk with friends and build language skills.

3:10PM – 3:30PM

Children work in small groups with a teacher or assistant to practice specific skills and activities.

3:30PM – 3:55PM

Children enjoy a read-aloud session that supports the theme and curriculum, helping them understand stories and share their thoughts.

3:55PM – 4:45PM

Children explore and learn by working with materials, friends, and teachers. They practice talking, math, science, reading, and social skills through activities connected to the monthly theme.

4:45PM – 5:30PM

Children review the day’s lessons and activities, then get their belongings ready to go home.

Discover Our Engaging SDY Daily Schedule

9:00AM – 12:05PM

8:30AM – 9:00AM

Children arrive, put away their things, check in, and play freely with toys if available.

10:40AM – 11:00AM

Children enjoy a read-aloud session that supports the theme and curriculum, helping them understand stories and share their thoughts.

8:30AM – 9:00AM

Children explore new topics with fun activities. A new theme is introduced each month, with activities to help them practice new skills.

9:30AM – 10:40AM

Children explore and learn by working with materials, friends, and teachers. They practice talking, math, science, reading, and social skills through activities connected to the monthly theme.

10:40AM – 11:00AM

Children enjoy a read-aloud session that supports the theme and curriculum, helping them understand stories and share their thoughts.

11:00AM – 11:30AM

Children participate in fun indoor activities like music and movement to build strong muscles and coordination.

11:30AM – 11:45AM

Children enjoy a read-aloud session that supports the theme and curriculum, helping them understand stories and share their thoughts.

12:05PM – 3:20PM

12:05PM – 12:35PM

Children eat lunch in the classroom, enjoy talking with friends, and practice healthy eating habits.

12:35PM – 1:20PM

Children rest on their own cots. Quiet activities like reading and puzzles may be available.

1:20PM – 1:50PM

Children participate in fun indoor activities like music and movement to build strong muscles and coordination.

1:50PM – 2:10PM

Children enjoy a read-aloud session that supports the theme and curriculum, helping them understand stories and share their thoughts.

2:10PM – 2:40PM

Children learn by working with materials, friends, and teachers. They practice communication, math, science, reading, and social skills through activities based on the monthly theme.

2:40PM – 3:00PM

Children enjoy an afternoon snack in the classroom, helping them talk with friends and build language skills.

3:00PM – 3:20PM

Children review the day’s lessons and activities, then get their belongings ready to go home.