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Lead Head Pre-K Teacher Full Time - The William Woodward, Jr. Nursery School - New York

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Pay: $32,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year
Job description:
The William Woodward Jr. Nursery School seeks a Part Time Preschool Lead Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year with a September 2026 start date:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
The PreK classroom at Woodward is comprised of children between the ages of 3.9-5.0 who are preparing for entrance into Kindergarten the following fall.
The School's mission is to provide a solid foundation for a lifetime love of learning by creating a collaborative learning community. We embrace and celebrate the strengths of all learners while supporting their growth, self-confidence, and independence. We strive to create and maintain a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for all children, families, and staff. As a Lead PreK Teacher, you will have the opportunity to guide our oldest children and their families through their final year at Woodward.
The Lead Teacher is responsible for the following:

  • Creating and implementing a rich and developmentally appropriate curriculum that will prepare our learners for Kindergarten and beyond.
  • Creating a positive and safe learning environment that fosters social/emotional growth and development.
  • Completing ongoing school reports when requested by the families and ongoing schools.
  • Collaboration with all other teaching staff, SEITs, and other outside service professionals and willingness to contribute to a small community of teachers and staff by assisting in some administrative duties and daily check-in meetings with other head teachers.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including sending a weekly email to classroom parents with lesson plans as well as a monthly newsletter to the school community and some virtual slide presentations.
  • Able to create successful partnerships with parents to meet the needs of the children.
  • Warm and nurturing demeanor and a genuine respect and appreciation for small children.
  • Comfortable and experienced in caring for children turning 4-5 years old, including supporting separation and addressing other developmental needs with patience and empathy.
  • Conducting twice yearly parent-teacher conferences as well as maintaining regular communication with parents both in person (when possible) and via email.
  • Completing school reports twice a year.
  • Must possess the ability and willingness to differentiate instruction whenever needed.
  • Must possess the ability to use and maintain good classroom management.
  • Professional dedication and dependability.
  • Willingness to participate in Open House Events, Curriculum Night, Back to School activities, and staff meetings when necessary in addition to contracted work hours.
  • Knowledge of Reggio Emilia practice and Handwriting without Tears is a plus.

The ideal candidate will possess the following or be willing to complete all of the following on or before 08/1/26:

  • Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or working toward one.
  • NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education
  • A minimum of five years of experience, preferably as a Lead Teacher
  • DOH Background Check, including Fingerprinting. A-Series, and SCR
  • Completed DOH Medical
  • CPR & First Aid Certified
  • All DOH Mandated Training Courses

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $32,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year
Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • New York, NY 10021: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Master's (Required)

Experience:

  • Teaching: 5 years

License/Certification:

  • Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person
Benefits:


  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Part-time
  • Schedule
    Monday -Friday 8:30 am -1 2:30 pm
  • Salary
    $32,000 – $35,000 yearly

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The School's mission is to provide a solid foundation for a lifetime love of learning by creating a collaborative learning community. We embrace and celebrate the strengths of all learners while supporting their growth, self-confidence, and

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