2s / 3s Teacher Position We are seeking a warm, loving, and highly organized 2s / 3s Head Teacher who is creative, innovative, and passionate about Early Childhood Education . The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a collaborative, child-centered environment and is excited to guide young learners through meaningful, play-based, and project-driven experiences.
Family
Child & Classroom
Classroom
Curriculum & Lesson
Design engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans that support 2s / 3s readiness and align with children’s interests through project-based learning .
Integrate weekly specialist-led activities (music, language, movement, and more) into lesson planning.
Support children’s emerging literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills through play and exploration.
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Classroom
Professional Growth &
Participate in weekly team meetings to reflect, document, and enhance learning experiences.
Attend professional development days with Reggio Emilia specialists .
Lead the training, development, and supervision of assistant / co-teachers.
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Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans (due every Monday).
Regularly update child and classroom portfolios .
Collaborate with co-teachers and staff on documentation projects .
Actively participate in staff development trainings .
Be open to the Reggio Emilia philosophy and a growth-oriented teaching approach . Prior Reggio Emilia experience is a plus.
Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or actively working toward one).
Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience, preferably in a 2s / 3s setting .
New York State Certification preferred.
We look forward to welcoming a passionate educator to our Preschool Team!
Lead Preschool Teacher • New York, NY, US