Teacher - 3K Lead Teacher - St. Philip Neri School - North Bronx - Immediate Opening

About the Role

St. Philip Neri School, part of the St. Philip Neri Catholic Education and Family Center in the Northern Grand Concourse area of the Bronx, NY, is seeking a lead teacher for one of our PreK for All classrooms beginning in October 2025. We are committed to fostering a warm, inclusive, and community-focused environment where each child’s curiosity, knowledge, and approach to learning are nurtured. We invite qualified early childhood educators to join our dedicated team.

Qualifications

• BA in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred) OR Associates Degree in Early Childhood and 3 years of experience working with children in a classroom setting up to grade 3
• Certification (preferred): One of the following New York State teaching certificates:
  • Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2)
  • Childhood (Grades 1-6)
  • Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 (N-6)
  • Prekindergarten - Grade 6 (P-6)
  • Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2)
• Study Plan: Enrolled in a NYS-approved program working towards NYS B-2 certification
• Equivalent certification: An equivalent certification from a public or private teacher accrediting organization (out of State) granted reciprocity by the New York State Education Department

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide students with an age-appropriate nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment to support their social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development
• Deliver classroom instruction and facilitate engaging learning experiences based on The Creative Curriculum
• Develop unit, weekly, and individualized lesson plans in line with program goals and policies
• Differentiate instruction to build upon individual strengths and interests of each child
• Implement remote learning instruction when needed
• Regularly assess the progress of each child, document observations and evidence, and use data to plan for instruction
• Implement positive behavior management support in keeping with Archdiocesan and NYC DOE guidelines
• Work closely with school administration, Archdiocesan and NYC DOE coaches, and teaching partners to provide high-quality early childhood instruction
• Provide services to all children and families with respect, compassion, and confidentiality, exhibiting sensitivity to their educational, cultural, and socio-economic needs
• Guide and collaborate with teacher assistants and aides
• Participate in Professional Development sessions provided by the NYC DOE and the Archdiocesan Office of Early Childhood
• Communicate regularly with families to support the extension of learning at home
• Respond to parent concerns and requests with professionalism and as a partner in the education of each child
• Actively support the goals of the school and program through collaborative teamwork
• Continually seek and participate in opportunities for professional development
• Additional duties as required or assigned

Schedule

School Year program based on a 180-day schedule, September 2025 through June 2026.

Pay

Salary range: $55,000-$75,000, depending on credentials and experience.

Benefits

Benefits are comprehensive.