Lead Teacher Prek for All - St. Clare-St. Francis Xavier - North Bronx, NY September 2026

Lead Teacher – UPK (Pre‑K) at St. Clare of Assisi–St. Francis Xavier School in the Bronx. The role supports the NYC Universal Pre‑Kindergarten program within a Catholic PreK‑8 community, fostering exploration, purposeful play, creativity, and strong relationships for young learners.

About the role

You will join a warm, supportive, and collaborative faculty that values teachers and partners closely with families. The position involves creating a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment for children’s social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.

Qualifications

• New York State teaching certificates: Early Childhood (Birth – Grade 2); Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1‑6 (N‑6); Pre‑kindergarten – Grade 6 (P‑6); or Students with Disabilities (Birth – Grade 2) OR Study Plan candidate working toward B‑2 Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree plus enrollment in a B‑2 teacher preparation program.
• Experience working with young children in a classroom setting, or an equivalent certification from a public or private teacher‑accrediting organization (out‑of‑state) granted reciprocity by the New York State Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide an age‑appropriate, nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment to support children’s development.
• Deliver classroom instruction and facilitate learning experiences based on The Creative Curriculum.
• Develop unit, weekly, and individualized lesson plans aligned with program goals and policies.
• Differentiate instruction to build on each child’s strengths and interests.
• Regularly assess each child’s progress, document observations, and use data to plan instruction.
• Implement positive behavior management in line with Archdiocesan and NYC DECE guidelines.
• Collaborate with school administration, Archdiocesan, NYC DOE coaches, and teaching partners to provide high‑quality early childhood instruction.
• Serve all children and families with respect, compassion, and confidentiality, honoring cultural and socio‑economic diversity.
• Guide and collaborate with teacher assistants and aides.
• Participate in professional development sessions offered by NYC DECE and the Archdiocesan Office of Early Childhood.
• Communicate regularly with families to extend learning at home per program protocols.
• Respond to parent concerns and requests professionally, acting as a partner in each child’s education.
• Support school and program goals through collaborative teamwork with colleagues.
• Seek and engage in opportunities for professional growth as an early‑childhood educator.
• Perform additional duties as required or assigned.

Pay

Salary determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, ranging from $55,000 to $75,000 depending on credentials and experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

School‑year position on a 180‑day schedule, September 2026 through June 2027.