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🌟 Now Hiring: Preschool Teacher at Little Scholars (NYC) 🌟 Do you believe in the magic of early childhood? Are you passionate about inspiring curiosity, joy, and a lifelong love of learning? Then you might be the perfect fit for Little Scholars — a growing network of vibrant, high-quality early childhood centers in New York City! We're looking for warm, passionate, and professional Preschool Teachers to join our dynamic team and help shape the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s leaders. 🌈 What You'll Do: Create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment Foster emotional intelligence, independence, and social skills Collaborate with co-teachers and leadership to deliver our enriching curriculum Build strong relationships with children, families, and team members Bring joy, structure, and creativity to every school day 🧠 What We're Looking For: DOE/DOHMH qualification (or ability to qualify) Experience in early childhood education (minimum 1 year preferred) Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice Passion for play-based, whole-child learning A positive, proactive, and team-first attitude 📍 Locations: Little Scholars has multiple centers across NYC, including Downtown Brooklyn, Upper East Side, and Chelsea. 💼 What We Offer: Competitive salary, based on experience and certification Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time Ongoing professional development and career growth A joyful, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment The chance to be part of something truly special 🧩 Join a Team That Believes In: High standards + big hearts Joyful classrooms + structured support Creativity, diversity, and lifelong learning 📩 Apply today to become part of a community where your work makes a difference — every single day.

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