Prospect Academy of Westchester

Position: Head Teacher Preschool (Part-time/Fill-time) Type: Part-Time/Full -time Location: White Plains, NY About Us: Prospect Academy of Westchester is a multilingual Montessori-based early childhood daycare center dedicated to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. We are committed to providing high-quality education that embraces cultural diversity and promotes holistic child development. Job Description: We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Head Teacher for our afternoon English program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to the Montessori philosophy. This role involves guiding and nurturing children, creating engaging educational activities, and maintaining a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. Responsibilities: Lead the afternoon English program for preschool children Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans Ensure compliance with the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff Maintain a clean and organized classroom Requirements: Availability: afternoon hours 1:00pm - 5:00 pm availability is a must Education: CDA (Child Development Associate) or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field Experience: Minimum of 2 years working with young children Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge: Familiarity with OCFS rules and regulations for daycare centers Desirable: Experience with the Montessori approach; Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 per week Schedule: Monday to Friday

Job Summary The part time environmental educator is responsible for delivering FRNC’s established public programs and Forest School curriculum designed for pre-k through high school grade levels. In addition, the environmental educator will play an active role in creating and designing new programs and events that address the diverse learning needs of the communities FRNC serves. This position acts as a lead teacher/educator within the following programs/classes: elementary school field trips, after-school enrichment, special events, all summer camp programs, family programs, birthday parties, and our Forest Preschool program. We promote a team culture and support each other through positive attitudes and professional work ethics. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK SATURDAYS. Availability: Position is part-time, year-round. The educator must be able to work Saturdays and special events. Hourly: Based on experience and education level. Duties and Responsibilities Teaching Requirements · Develop and teach educational programs designed for preschool–high school students related to FRNC’s environmental and cultural education series. · Assist in the development of educational objectives, course descriptions, activities and materials lists, acquisition and maintenance of appropriate instructional materials and props, pre- and post-class information. · Leading nature programs for the public and mentoring volunteers. · Teaching of programs includes site preparation, setting up materials/props, student instruction, taking down materials/props and returning to storage. Administrative Requirements · Attend FRNC meetings as requested. · Assist in the development of FRNC’s long-term educational goals and strategic plan. · Participate in program evaluations. · Take inventory of program materials and provide budget estimates for program development (equipment, materials, props, staff time). · Work with team to organize and maintain supplies. · Perform other activities within the scope of FRNC’s educational programs as needed. · Work special events and fundraisers as needed. · Willingness to assist with the care of educational program animals and supervise animal volunteers.