Prospect Kids Academy

About Us: At Ms. Lam Montessori, we are committed to creating a warm, cultural, and bilingual Montessori environment where children can thrive. We are searching for Full-Time (8-4:30) or Part-Time Assistant Teachers (2:15-6:15) who is fluent in Mandarin to join our dynamic team. Job Duties: - Classroom Preparation: Daily setup and cleaning to create an inviting learning space. - Support: Assist the Lead Teacher during classroom hours, lunchtime, and nap times. - Engagement: Lead storytime, singing, arts and crafts, holiday and other language activities. - Materials Management: Prepare and restock teaching materials to ensure smooth daily operations. - Leadership: Take ownership of the classroom and step up when needed. - Collaboration: Foster a positive school environment through open communication with the Director, Lead Teacher, and other staff. Requirements: - Bilingual Proficiency: Strong verbal communication skills in both Mandarin and English. - Mandarin Knowledge: Experience with the bopomofo/Taiwanese alphabet system is a plus, but not essential. - Multitasking Abilities: Efficiently manage multiple tasks. - Child-Centric Passion: Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and a commitment to their educational journey. - Growth Mindset: Eager to grow and develop as a professional educator. Salary and Benefits: - Competitive Salary: $40,000-$45,000 with holidays, approximately $26/hour. - Enhanced Earnings: Hourly rate increases to $32/hour with our comprehensive benefits package. - Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided for all children and staff. - Professional Development: Sponsorship for top-tier Montessori training and development, enabling you to become a distinguished professional in the field with the potential to earn a six-figure salary plus benefits. How to Apply: We are always on the lookout for bright talent and rising stars. If you feel you don’t meet all the qualifications but are dedicated to growth, development, and have a Montessorian heart, we invite you to apply. Join us in making a profound impact on the lives of children and becoming a cherished member of our Montessori family! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: Associate (Preferred) Language: Mandarin (Required) Work Location: Multiple locations

- Strong classroom management - Able to work well with kids (ages 6-16) - Good communication - Flexible - Strengths in English (Reading), Writing (Grammar), Math

Job Overview We are hiring a Head Preschool Teacher for our Manhattan program, located at 345 W 42nd St. Under the supervision of the Education Director, the Head Teacher will be responsible for working within the framework of Star A Kidz to nurture, care for, and teach the children in their assigned class. The Head Teacher will be expected to carry out and uphold Star A Kidz’ educational philosophy, policies, and procedures. Key Responsibilities: The Head Teacher’s main role is to plan and execute a classroom program that takes into account the educational, social-emotional, physical, and health needs of all children. The Head Teacher may be asked to lift and/or carry children as needed. The Head Teacher must be physically fit to the extent they are able to actively participate in age-appropriate activities with the class. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: - Develop a program of developmentally appropriate practices including an age-appropriate schedule and learning activities - Plan and implement developmentally appropriate and Star A Kidz Curriculum-aligned lesson plans - Uphold Star A Kidz' philosophy and all policies regarding children’s health & safety, nutrition, behavior management, assessment and progress monitoring, parent communication, and education, as stated in the Parent Handbook, Policy Guide, and Employee Handbook - Adhere to and understand Star A Kidz’ standards for maintaining a high quality childcare setting for families - Communicate effectively and professionally with Assistant Teacher - Determine division of responsibilities throughout the day between self and Assistant Teacher, e.g. setting/clearing up meals, preparing materials for activities, Procare documentation and updates, toileting/diapering - Respect and maintain the confidential nature of all information regarding parents, children, and staff - Support children to complete all activities throughout the day including but not limited to: Transitions, Meals, Learning activities, Toileting/diapering, Independent play, Enrichment activities - Bring to the attention of the Director any difficulties concerning staff or children - Maintain constant, active supervision of children and ensure proper staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times - Lead age-appropriate learning activities daily, e.g. Circle Time, Literacy, Math - Prepare materials for activities as needed - Work with the Director concerning children with special needs Parent Relations - Communicate promptly with parents regarding any concerns they bring to your attention, or that you would like to bring to their attention - Communicate your strategy for communication with parents to your Assistant Teacher so messaging is consistent - Communicate with families appropriately and respectfully at all times - Foster positive parent relationships through respecting the confidential nature of all information regarding parents and children - Lead parent-teacher meetings twice a year Evaluation - Assume responsibility for discussing their professional performance objectively at regularly scheduled supervisor conferences with the Director, using these conferences as a source of information and professional guidance - Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of your Assistant Teacher Training/Meetings - Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and workshops - Complete all independent trainings and tasks in a timely manner - Attend scheduled planning meetings with your Assistant Teacher and/or Director Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field AND NYS Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education OR More than 2 years of experience in early childhood education What We Offer: - A collaborative and supportive work environment. - Opportunities for professional growth and development. - Competitive salary and benefits package. - The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families. If you meet the qualifications and are excited about joining a team dedicated to shaping the future of young learners, we’d love to hear from you! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply today! Join us in making a difference in early childhood education. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! Position Details: Pay: $20-25 Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) match; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; Tuition reimbursement; Professional development opportunities Schedule: Monday-Friday; 9am-6pm Work Location: In person

Job Overview We are hiring an Assistant Teacher for our Manhattan program, located at 345 W 42nd St. Under the supervision of the Head Teacher and Education Director, the Assistant Teacher will be responsible for working within the framework of Star A Kidz to nurture and care for the children in their assigned class. The Assistant Teacher will be expected to carry out and uphold Star A Kidz’ educational philosophy, policies, and procedures. Key Responsibilities: The Assistant Teacher’s main role is to support the Head Teacher in the planning and execution of a classroom program that takes into account the educational, social-emotional, physical, and mental health and safety needs of all children. The Assistant Teacher may be asked to lift and/or carry children as needed. The Assistant Teacher must be physically fit to the extent they are able to actively participate in age-appropriate activities with the class. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: - Provide Head Teacher with any needed or requested support to ensure a safe and well-run classroom environment at all times - Assist in developing a program of developmentally appropriate practices including an age-appropriate schedule and learning activities - Uphold Star A Kidz' philosophy and all policies regarding children’s health & safety, nutrition, behavior management, assessment and progress monitoring, parent communication, and education, as stated in the Parent Handbook and Policy Guide, and in the Employee Handbook - Adhere to and understand Star A Kidz’ standards for maintaining a high quality childcare setting for children and families - Actively support the Head Teacher with implementing the Star A Kidz curriculum - Respect and maintain the confidential nature of all information regarding parents, children, and staff - Support children to complete all activities throughout the day including but not limited to: Transitions, Meals, Learning activities, Toileting/diapering, Independent play, Enrichment activities - Support children during, and participate in, an active outdoor time daily - Bring to the attention of the Head Teacher and/or Director any difficulties concerning staff or children - Maintain constant, active supervision of children and ensure proper staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times - Support and actively participate in learning activities, e.g. Circle Time - Prepare materials for activities as needed - Communicate effectively with Head Teacher throughout the day - Clean the classroom after meals and at the end of the day, in addition to as-needed moments throughout the day - Work with the Head Teacher and Director concerning children with special needs - You may be asked to take on or share additional responsibilities with your Head Teacher as circumstances change Parent Relations - Communicate promptly with the Head Teacher regarding any concerns brought to your attention by parents, or that you would like to bring to parents’ attention - Ensure you and the Head Teacher are always on the same page regarding any communication with parents - Communicate with families appropriately and respectfully at all times - Foster positive parent relationships through respecting the confidential nature of all information regarding parents and children Evaluation - Assume responsibility for discussing his/her professional performance objectively at regularly scheduled supervisor conferences with the Director, using these conferences as a source of information and professional guidance Training/Meetings - Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and workshops - Complete all independent trainings and tasks in a timely manner - Attend scheduled planning meetings with your Head Teacher and/or Director Qualifications : Required: High school diploma or equivalent Preferred: Experience in early childhood education What We Offer: - A collaborative and supportive work environment. - Opportunities for professional growth and development. - Competitive salary and benefits package. - The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families. If you meet the qualifications and are excited about joining a team dedicated to shaping the future of young learners, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in making a difference in early childhood education. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! Position Details: Pay: $17-20/hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift, Mon-Fri; 9am-6pm Work Location: In person

Now Hiring: Experienced Early Childhood Teachers (Nursery to Kindergarten) 📍 Key Element Learning – Jersey City, NJ Are you passionate about early childhood education? Join our dedicated team at Key Element Learning, where we nurture young minds and foster lifelong learning! We’re looking for: ✅ Teachers with experience in Nursery, Pre-K, or Kindergarten ✅ Passionate, reliable, and nurturing educators ✅ Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with children, families, and staff Why Join Us? ✨ Competitive pay 🕒 Flexible hours 🏥 Medical insurance 🏖 Paid vacation 🎓 Supportive and professional work environment Make a difference in a child’s life every day.

Teachers and Assistant Teacher with A Bachelor's or associate degree in Early Childhood · Child Psychology, so long as the person has 12 credits specific to early childhood · Child Development, so long as the person has 12 credits specific to early childhood · Elementary Education · N-6 Elementary Education · Special Education, Students with Disabilities (B-2) or Students with Disabilities (1-6) · General Education, so long as the person has 12 credits specific to early childhood Job description Seeking warm loving and caring Babysitters/ Teachers and Assistants for a Daycare Center immediate hire for the right candidate Must have love and compassion towards children. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person · Ability to work 40 hours a week · Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed · Excellent classroom set-up and management skills · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Organized, self-directed, enthusiastic and flexible Job responsibilities Here's a brief overview of what you'll be doing: Assisting the head teacher with daily activities and as assigned Interacting, supporting and working with children Helping to establish a mutually respectful and productive classroom · Other duties as assigned by the Education Director/Owner Job Types: Full-time, Experience: Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred) Teacher Assistants Job Type: Full-time Pay: $36,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year Benefits: Flexible schedule Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person

Early Childhood at Manny Cantor Center is a pioneering integrated preschool program, blending Head Start, UPK and private funding to serve families across the economic spectrum on the Lower East Side. Our inspired, responsive and progressive program is built on a few simple principles: All children are competent, capable and curious. All families have something to contribute. We are stronger together. Working within inspired and dynamic teams, our Associate Teachers are helping to build a vision for progressive education in Chinatown and the Lower East Side. Inspired by progressive schools around the world, 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 for children aged 0-5 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, anecdotes, panels and mini-stories; facilitate communication and collaboration between the family and the preschool. This position would be for a “floater” teacher who would work across different classrooms. SCOPE OF INFLUENCE Facilitate daily life and plan learning experiences in the classroom Work with a diverse community, including a significant Mandarin-speaking population Build relationships with families and communicate about children’s learning and development in person and through documentation. Partner with the teaching staff and administration in the overall philosophy and direction of the preschool KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Planning, Preparation + Curriculum Development Co-constructing curriculum, based on children’s interests, questions and development Documenting, reflecting and planning from observations Participating in weekly planning meetings with teaching team Meeting the needs of all children, including English language learners ** 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 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 Maintaining collaborative and professional relationships with colleagues Mentoring Associate and Assistant teachers Participating in weekly professional learning 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 JOB REQUIREMENTS BA preferred Bilingual Mandarin/English a plus Minimum 3 years of professional teaching experience in an early childhood setting preferred Available to work a mix of morning and afternoon shifts to cover extended day preferred Strong oral and written communication with parents, children and co-workers

Looking for Math Teacher who is able to handle 4,5,6, and 7th grade math including Algebra 1 for Summer School 6/30/2025 to 8/14/2025.