Teacher - Lead 3K and PreK Teacher openings- various sites - Catholic Schools the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Early Childhood Education or related field - preferred)
• Experience working with young children in a classroom setting
• One of the following New York State teaching certificates:
• Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2)
• Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 (N-6)
• Prekindergarten - Grade 6 (P-6)
• Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2)
• 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
• Provide 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
• Regularly assess the progress of each child and document observations and evidence; use the data to plan for instruction
• Implement positive behavior management support in keeping with Archdiocesan and NYC Division of Early Childhood (DECE) 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 while exhibiting knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational, cultural and socio-economic needs of the children and families served in the program
• Guide and collaborate with the teacher assistants and aides
• Participate in Professional Development sessions as provided by the NYC DECE and the Archdiocesan Office of Early Childhood
• Communicate regularly with families to support the extension of learning at home as per program protocols
• 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 with colleagues
• Continually seek and participate in opportunities to develop as an early childhood professional

Additional duties as required or assigned

Other

• School Year program based on a 180-day schedule, September 2026 through June 2027
• Salary determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Range $55,000-75,000 depending on credentials and experience
• Benefits are comprehensive
• Additional Article 43 documentation required at time of hiring

Application

Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.