Head Teacher

Responsibilities

• Planning, Preparation + Curriculum Development
• Co-construct curriculum based on children’s interests, questions, and development
• Document, reflect, and plan from observations
• Lead and participate weekly planning meetings with the teaching team
• Meet the needs of all children
• Create a classroom environment with inquiry, exploration, learning, and respect in mind
• Nurture children’s home languages through curated books, materials, and the physical environment
• Create a warm and inclusive environment where children and families feel welcome
• Organize, clean, and maintain physical space and selection of materials in a way that is inviting and accessible to children
• Create visual evidence of the narratives and curriculum occurring in your classroom
• Adhere to DOH regulations per Article 47
• Develop schedules and processes to ensure that work is complete in a timely fashion by teaching team
• Lead regular documentation, reflection, and planning meetings with teaching team
• Provide feedback, coaching, and support to Assistant Teachers as necessary
• Support general areas of need to benefit the entire Preschool, which may include helping other classrooms and Admin.
• Speak and listen to children with respect and mindfulness
• Supervise the whole group, while giving individual attention
• Manage classroom procedures including transitions, routines, and small groups
• Engage students in exploration and ongoing project work
• Scaffold children through conflict and problem solving

Qualifications

• MA in Early Childhood/ Elementary Education | New York State N-6 or PreK-6 certification or study plan
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to craft narrative observations and assessments, mini-stories, and written reflections, and communicate with families and colleagues regularly via email
• Strong oral communication with children, families, and colleagues
• Minimum 3 years of professional teaching experience in an early childhood setting preferred

Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Plans
• Discounts for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks, etc.
• Free Gym Membership to our MCC Fitness & 14th St Y Gym
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Reward