General Application (Text is editable)

NYC Preschool of the Arts is looking for qualified lead teachers for each of our locations. Please visit www.nycpreschool.org for more information on the locations. Across locations we serve children 6 months through 5 years old. Each center implements an emergent, play based curriculum inspired by Reggio Emilia. The school also actively supports a Jewish curriculum with a focus on the morals and values of the Jewish faith. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of child development and early childhood education practices to be considered.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Develop an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the core values of Preschool of the Arts, the children’s interests, and the children’s developmental level.
• Provide consistent, sensitive, and responsive care.
• Maintain documentation of children’s growth through anecdotal records and observations.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to create an optimal learning environment for children.
• Establish and maintain relationships with parents through daily communication and conferences.
• Attend center-wide staff meetings and engage in professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and either maintain certification in early childhood education or be in the process of receiving certification.
• Applicants may also have a BA in early childhood education with 5 years of experience in a licensed early childhood setting.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 45 pounds and maintain an active schedule.

Details

Salary is commensurate with experience.