Pre Kindergarten Teacher

Pre-K Head Teacher Position - West Village LocationWe are seeking a warm, loving, and highly organized Pre-K Head Teacher who is creative, innovative, and passionate about Early Childhood Education. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a collaborative, child-centered environment and is excited to guide young learners through meaningful, play-based, and project-driven experiences.Responsibilities:Family Communication: Build strong relationships with families through daily conversations, a classroom blog, and photo documentation. Capture and share children's learning experiences through slideshows and uploads for parents.Child & Classroom Portfolios: Maintain individual child portfolios with thoughtful documentation of children's higher-level thinking, dialogue, and progress. Create a class portfolio highlighting Pre-K project work throughout the school year.Classroom Management: Foster a nurturing and structured learning environment using gentle redirection and positive reinforcement. Lead small and large group activities, circle time, and reflection meetings to support childrens social-emotional development.Curriculum & Lesson Planning:Design engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans that support Pre-K readiness and align with children's interests through project-based learning.Integrate weekly specialist-led activities (music, language, movement, and more) into lesson planning.Support children's emerging literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills through play and exploration.Care & Well-being: Support children's daily routines, including snack and lunch time, dressing, and bathroom independence.Classroom Environment: Maintain a well-organized, engaging, and stimulating Pre-K classroom that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.Professional Growth & Collaboration:Participate in weekly team meetings to reflect, document, and enhance learning experiences.Attend professional development days with Reggio Emilia specialists.Lead the training, development, and supervision of assistant/co-teachers.Daily Responsibilities:Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans (due every Monday).Regularly update child and classroom portfolios.Collaborate with co-teachers and staff on documentation projects.Actively participate in staff development trainings.Be open to the Reggio Emilia philosophy and a growth-oriented teaching approach. Prior Reggio Emilia experience is a plus.Qualifications:Master's degree in Early Childhood Education (or actively working toward one).Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience, preferably in a Pre-K setting.New York State Certification preferred.We look forward to welcoming a passionate educator to our West Village Pre-K team!

Created: 2025-03-02