Certified Lead Preschool Teacher (Leave Coverage)

New York Preschool • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

New York Preschool is hiring a certified Lead Preschool Teacher for its Tribeca location to cover a team member’s leave. The teacher will lead an inclusive preschool classroom using an emergent, student-centered, child-led, and data-informed approach, with Tools of the Mind as the curriculum. The role focuses on creating a joyful foundation for lifelong learning and fostering inquiry, independence, self-regulation, cognitive flexibility, and social-emotional development.

The teacher will observe and assess children daily, document progress through Narrative Assessments and Teaching Strategies GOLD, and use that information to plan small groups and adapt instruction. The role also includes maintaining a safe classroom, communicating with families, collaborating with school colleagues, and participating in professional development, coaching, and observations. The posting describes a possible opportunity to continue after the coverage period as a full-time Floater Certified Teacher, with the possibility of moving into a permanent Lead Teacher role based on school needs and performance.

Requirements

• NYS Early Childhood Initial or Permanent Certification (B-2 or 1-6).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• At least 2 years of lead teaching experience in Pre-K (ages 2–4) or Kindergarten.
• Comfort stepping into an established classroom midyear and adapting to different classrooms and locations as a floater.
• Physical exam and background checks are required.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for teaching and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Tools of the Mind preschool curriculum, including intentional play and small-group academic instruction.
• Use the curriculum to support children’s self-regulation, cognitive flexibility, and social-emotional learning.
• Observe and assess each child daily, document development through Narrative Assessments and Teaching Strategies GOLD, and use findings to guide instruction.
• Plan small groups and adjust activities to meet children’s individual needs.
• Prioritize student health and safety and maintain a secure environment where children can take risks and explore.
• Provide parents and caregivers with daily updates and build trusting partnerships between school and home.
• Participate in professional development, including workshops, coaching, observations, and learning experiences with Tools of the Mind staff developers.
• Collaborate with the Head of School and fellow teachers to support safety and a collaborative school community.

Benefits

• Potential continuation as a full-time Floater Certified Teacher after the coverage period, with a pathway to a permanent Lead Teacher role.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company contribution.
• Commuter programs.
• Discounted fitness memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level