Location: Brooklyn, NY Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM–1:00PM Salary: Based on Experience
Position Overview
A new and growing preschool in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a warm, energetic, and responsible Head Teacher to lead a classroom of 3-year-old children.
We are looking for someone who truly loves working with young children and is excited about creating a nurturing, engaging, and positive classroom environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic educator who wants to play an important role in helping build and develop a wonderful new preschool program.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the daily classroom experience for a class of 3-year-old children.
Create a loving, safe, structured, and happy classroom environment.
Plan and lead age-appropriate lessons, activities, crafts, and learning experiences.
Lead circle time, songs, stories, games, and interactive activities.
Teach basic preschool skills, routines, and classroom expectations.
Encourage children's social, emotional, cognitive, and developmental growth.
Help children develop independence and positive classroom habits.
Provide patient and attentive support to each child's individual needs.
Maintain an organized, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
Communicate warmly and professionally with parents regarding their children's experiences and progress.
Work closely with classroom assistants and provide appropriate guidance and direction.
Collaborate with preschool administration on curriculum, programming, and classroom needs.
Help plan special activities, projects, and classroom events.
Maintain a positive attitude and bring creativity and enthusiasm into the classroom each day.
Qualifications
Previous experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
Head teacher, preschool teacher, early childhood, daycare, or similar classroom experience is a plus.
Genuine love for working with young children.
Warm, patient, nurturing, and energetic personality.
Strong classroom leadership and management abilities.
Creative and comfortable developing engaging activities for 3-year-olds.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and positively with parents.
Dependable, responsible, and organized.
Ability to work collaboratively with assistants and school administration.
Comfortable taking ownership of the classroom and daily routines.
Excited to contribute ideas and help develop a growing preschool program.