Lead Preschool Teacher

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

Build strong relationships with families through

daily conversations, a classroom blog, and photo documentation

slideshows and uploads

for parents.

Child & Classroom

Maintain

individual child portfolios

with thoughtful documentation of children’s higher-level thinking, dialogue, and progress. Create a

class portfolio

highlighting 2s / 3s

project work

throughout the school year.

Classroom

Foster a

nurturing and structured learning environment

using

gentle redirection

and positive reinforcement. Lead

small and large group activities, circle time, and reflection meetings

to support children's social-emotional development.

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.

Care &

Support children’s

daily routines

, including snack and lunch time, dressing, and bathroom independence.

Classroom

Maintain a

well-organized, engaging, and stimulating 2s / 3s classroom

that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.

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.

Daily

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!

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