Prospect Kids Academy

Job description Prospect Kids Academy, a progressive private preschool serving children ages 2-4 years old, is seeking to fill a position: Preschool Teacher. • *Preschool Teacher We are looking for a dedicated educator who can thrive in a dynamic, fun-loving environment, working primarily with three-year-olds. Our teaching philosophy is influenced by Montessori and Reggio Emilia methods, emphasizing the use of natural materials to foster learning through play. Teachers act as facilitators, guiding and nurturing children's thinking. By using diverse teaching approaches, we instill a global perspective and develop strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills in our students. • *Requirements:** - Working towards a B.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education (M.S. Degree a plus) - State certification in progress - At least three years of experience working in a classroom with young children - Reliable, hardworking, imaginative, and a team player willing to work in a fast-paced, fun-loving environment Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 per year Benefits: • Paid time off • Professional development assistance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday Education: • Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: • summer camp: 2 years (Required) Language: • English & Spanish (Required) Security clearance: • Confidential (Preferred) Work Location: In person

Planning, Preparation + Curriculum Development Co-constructing curriculum based on children’s interests, questions, and development Documenting, reflecting, and planning from observations Write Daily PODs Participating in weekly planning meetings with the teaching team Meeting the needs of all children Classroom Environment Planning and creating a classroom environment with inquiry, exploration, learning, and respect in mind Nurturing children’s home languages through curated books, materials, and the physical environment Creating a warm and inclusive environment where children and families feel welcome Organizing physical space and selection of materials in a way that is inviting and accessible to children Creating visual evidence of the narratives and curriculum occurring in your classroom Relationships with Teaching Team Develop schedules and processes to ensure that work is complete in a timely fashion by teaching team. Lead regular documentation, reflection, and planning meetings with teaching team. Provide feedback, coaching, and support to Assistant Teachers as necessary. Interactions with Children Speaking and listening to children with respect and mindfulness Supervising the whole group, while giving individual attention Managing classroom procedures including transitions, routines, and small groups Engage students in exploration and ongoing project work Scaffolding children through conflict and problem solving Relationships with Families Building respectful and reciprocal relationships with families Communicating consistently with families Professional Responsibilities Documenting children’s learning, development, and progress through observations, written narratives, reflections, and conversations with families. Maintain a documentation portfolio for each child and complete assessment checkpoints throughout the year. Maintaining collaborative and professional relationships with colleagues Mentoring Assistant teachers Participating in professional development meetings Showing professionalism including integrity, ethical conduct, and decision making The candidate will be reflective, ask questions, be willing to take risks and make mistakes Working in full partnership with the director, admin team, cross school collaborations Requirements: MA in Early Childhood/ Elementary Education | New York State N-6 or PreK-6 certification or study plan Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to craft narrative observations and assessments, written reflections, and communicate with families and colleagues regularly via email and phone Ability to use Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and other online learning platforms as required Minimum 3 years of professional teaching experience in an early childhood setting preferred Strong oral communication with children, families, and colleagues

Working within inspired and dynamic teams, our teachers are helping to build a vision for progressive education in the East Village. Inspired by the preschools of Reggio Emilia, we believe that all children learn through inquiry, exploration, and play in the context of strong relationships and a sense of belonging. Our teachers create responsive, safe, joyful, and nurturing learning environments for children that foster inquiry, exploration, learning & reflection; collaborate with co-teachers to plan an emergent curriculum based on observations of children’s interests and development; document children’s learning through photographs, written learning narratives, anecdotes, panels, and mini-stories; facilitate communication and collaboration between the family and the preschool. Planning, Preparation + Curriculum Development Co-constructing curriculum based on children’s interests, questions, and development Documenting, reflecting, and planning from observations Write Daily PODs Participating in weekly planning meetings with the teaching team Meeting the needs of all children Classroom Environment Planning and creating a classroom environment with inquiry, exploration, learning, and respect in mind Nurturing children’s home languages through curated books, materials, and the physical environment Creating a warm and inclusive environment where children and families feel welcome Organizing physical space and selection of materials in a way that is inviting and accessible to children Creating visual evidence of the narratives and curriculum occurring in your classroom Relationships with Teaching Team Develop schedules and processes to ensure that work is complete in a timely fashion by teaching team. Lead regular documentation, reflection, and planning meetings with teaching team. Provide feedback, coaching, and support to Assistant Teachers as necessary. Interactions with Children Speaking and listening to children with respect and mindfulness Supervising the whole group, while giving individual attention Managing classroom procedures including transitions, routines, and small groups Engage students in exploration and ongoing project work Scaffolding children through conflict and problem solving Relationships with Families Building respectful and reciprocal relationships with families Communicating consistently with families Professional Responsibilities Documenting children’s learning, development, and progress through observations, written narratives, reflections, and conversations with families. Maintain a documentation portfolio for each child and complete assessment checkpoints throughout the year. Maintaining collaborative and professional relationships with colleagues Mentoring Assistant teachers Participating in professional development meetings Showing professionalism including integrity, ethical conduct, and decision making The candidate will be reflective, ask questions, be willing to take risks and make mistakes Working in full partnership with the director, admin team, cross school collaboration

The Lead Teacher will be responsible for, but not limited to: * Foster a learning environment that stimulates children's growth and development - Ensure compliance with DOE and DOH regulations - Develop and maintain a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents/families/caregivers - Collaborate with other teachers to ensure that the school fosters an environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child - Attend professional development meetings and staff training sessions If you are passionate and enthusiastic about working with children and have previous experience in an Early Childhood learning environment, please apply today! Qualifications: -Must be 21 years of age -Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field required -2+ years’ experience in teaching in an Early Childhood setting Must be reliable, responsible and possess a professional demeanor Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Company Overview Smart Start Academy is dedicated to bringing the best environment for learning and creativity to each student. Our full-day programs have a curriculum that works to meet every learning style in a way that nurtures every aspect of a child- the physical, emotional, intellectual and social. Job Summary The Classroom Assistant serves as a co-pilot to the Teacher and Teacher Assistant. They are in charge of keeping bulletin boards up to date, training all new assistants, and assisting with certain aspects of the lesson plan. Qualifications and Skills: As an entry-level position, the ideal candidate for this position will have their High School Diploma or GED, flexibility for scheduling purposes, great written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for helping children unlock their true potential. Experience at a licensed childcare center is preferred but not required. We will train the right person. Must be able to pass a background check !! Must be able to relate well to parents, children, and other staff members. Must communicate effectively, have an energetic personality, and be functionally literate in English. Must have good attendance, possess organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to prioritize. Attends and participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and academy events as requested. Responsibilities: Assist the Lead Teacher with lesson plans. Decorate classrooms along with bulletin boards. Helps headteacher communicate with parents (daily reports). Help with cleaning/ upkeep of the classroom. Prepare materials for activities and daily lessons. Help set up sleeping arrangements for nap time. Help the kitchen staff with food distributions when meals are served. Open/ close classrooms as needed. Benefits and Perks: Paid vacation policy Paid bonus days Flexible Schedules 401k Competitive compensation package with generous benefits Opportunity for growth with the fastest growing preschool in Hudson County - Depending on education and experience* Smart Start Academy aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of religious belief, age, color, race, creed, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, ethnic origin, family status or any disability you may have (subject to the exceptions contained in the Human Rights Act 1993).

About the Company: Education Through Music is a non-profit organization that partners with New York City Public Schools to place music teachers and programs back into school’s curricula. We are unique from other arts nonprofits in that we provide a bridge for teachers who are not certified to teach in public schools, build their program, and eventually be hired by a public school for the DOE. ETM has great reach in that we serve all five boroughs, we have partnerships with 50 public schools and provide music education to over 18,000 children. Music is a part of a well rounded education; it is essential for students' social and emotional well being and a critical tool for establishing equity and success. We are looking for teachers who are passionate about music and making a difference in their communities. Responsibilities: - Serving as school music faculty - Coordinating and developing the in-school music program with program staff - Producing two school-wide concerts each year - Attending and assisting in school wide functions such as assemblies, graduation, after school activities - Comprehensive scope and sequencing of lesson planning - Reflect, implement, and improve upon existing processes Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in a Music/Arts or Related Field - 1-3 years of teaching groups of up to 30 children - Ability to model quality singing in front of children - Sound musical knowledge - Knowledge of musical pedagogy practices Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s in Music Education or Related Field - Certified to teach in the state of New York or in any other state - 3-5 years of experience teaching in New York City Public Schools - Singing, conducting, keyboard, guitar and presentation skills are all pluses - Prior experience in teaching Band, Orchestra, Modern Band and Choir - Comfortability with Music Technology Software such as Soundtrap

We are looking for enthusiastic, happy, self-motivated, committed, reliable and team-players preschool teachers for our locations in Brooklyn, New York Lead Teacher $20.00 - $22.00 hr Assistant Teacher $18.00 - $19.00 hr Depending on experience, certificates and education. Qualifications and Responsibilities: - We need team-players with great and positive attitude. You can learn, train and get more skills later with us. - Lead Teacher: Child Development Associate (CDA), Group Teacher, or Associates Degree in education or related field; Bachelors Degree in education or related field is preferred. - Plan and prepare lesson plans. - Interact with children through instructional methods to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, science and physical activities. - Commitment to the Profession – Demonstrates a commitment to early child education and effectiveness in enabling children to achieve high levels of developmental and academic growth. - Communication – Ability to read, write, and communicate using proper English grammar, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. - Focus on solutions. Able to react quickly with sound judgment and problem solving skills in complex and critical situations such as injuries and accidents. - Passionate about their job and love for children. - Creative. Smile and make children smile. - Childcare experience (Infants and toddlers preferred). - Bachelor Degree preferred. - W2, background check. Authorized to work in the US. Benefits: - Generous paid time off. - No nights, weekends, or holidays! - Flexible pay options to meet your needs. - Health benefits. - Employee mentoring including hands-on training, shadowing and support. - Tuition for children. Thank you