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- Little Scholars in Chelsea
Interviews todayPreschool Teacher17 hours ago$20–$25 hourlyFull-timeManhattan, New York🌟 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.
Easy apply - Star A Kidz
Lead Preschool Teacher21 days ago$20–$25 hourlyFull-timeManhattan, New YorkJob 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
Easy apply - Judi's Nursery, Inc.
Lead 3K/UPK Teacher1 month ago$60000–$70000 yearlyFull-timeFlushing, QueensOrthodox Jewish Preschool located in Kew Garden Hills, is looking for a full time Lead 3K/UPK Teacher. Teacher must be Orthodox Jewish. Excellent working environment with a competitve DOE Salary. 90 Credits required towards a degree in an Education related field and classroom experience a plus.
Easy apply - Educational Alliance
Head Teacher1 month ago$22–$25.38 hourlyFull-timeManhattan, New YorkEarly 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
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