Toddler Lead Teacher in Mt. Sinai, New York at Magical Beginnings

At Magical Beginnings, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging start to their educational journey. With care, we care — and that belief is at the heart of everything we do. As a trusted leader in early childhood education, our childcare and preschool centers create supportive learning environments where children are encouraged to explore, grow, and build confidence every day.

We’re currently seeking a compassionate and energetic Toddler Lead Teacher to join our Mt. Sinai center. This role is ideal for an early childhood educator who enjoys supporting toddler development through hands-on learning, structured routines, and meaningful social-emotional interactions during some of the most important years of early childhood growth.

As a Toddler Lead Teacher, you’ll lead a toddler classroom focused on creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate childcare environment while supporting children’s learning, communication, and independence.

• Planning and implementing age-appropriate toddler curriculum, classroom activities, and sensory learning experiences aligned with early childhood education best practices
• Creating a nurturing and structured toddler classroom environment that supports social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development
• Leading daily childcare routines including meals, diapering/toileting, naps, outdoor play, circle time, and classroom transitions
• Supervising toddlers throughout the day while maintaining active engagement, classroom management, and safe teacher-to-child ratios
• Encouraging language development, problem-solving, independence, and positive peer interactions through play-based learning
• Building strong relationships and open communication with families regarding daily activities, milestones, and developmental progress
• Collaborating with Assistant Teachers and center leadership to maintain a positive, team-oriented daycare and preschool environment
• Maintaining classroom cleanliness, organization, and sanitization in accordance with New York State childcare licensing regulations and health and safety standards
• Preparing lesson plans and classroom materials that promote exploration, creativity, and hands-on learning experiences
• Ensuring compliance with all OCFS childcare regulations, center policies, and early childhood education quality standards
• Supporting a positive childcare culture built on professionalism, teamwork, and a genuine passion for early childhood education