Floating Teacher

New York Kids Club • Long Island City, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

New York Preschool & Kids Club is seeking a Floating Teacher to join their mission of providing New York City’s 0-6-year-olds with a foundation for lifelong learning. In this role, you will be a multi-hyphenate, leading and assisting in a variety of classes for children ages 0 to 6 years, teaching everything from preschool to art and STEM classes. You will help children build confidence, coordination, and social skills through activities and structured play, ensuring a “safe to fail” environment. You will also support with transitions, classroom organization, and daily operations, acting as a teammate who sees a need and jumps in. Additionally, you will build trust with parents and caregivers through daily updates, sharing the successes and challenges of their child’s day, and building a bridge between school and home. The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma is required.
• 2+ years of lead teaching experience in pre-k, camp, after school, and other enrichment experiences for ages 0-6.
• Be a passionate teacher and lifelong learner!
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Assist a variety of classes for children ages 0 to 6 years.
• Use a variety of curricula to teach everything from preschool to art and STEM classes.
• Help children build confidence, coordination, and social skills through activities and structured play, ensuring a “safe to fail” environment where children feel secure enough to take risks and explore their world.
• Support with transitions, classroom organization, and daily operations.
• Build trust with parents and caregivers through daily updates, sharing the successes and challenges of their child’s day, and building a bridge between school and home.
• Ensuring a safe, joyful, and engaging classroom environment where every child thrives.
• Seamlessly adapting to support different classes based on evolving program needs.
• Anticipating classroom requirements and preparing resources well in advance of instruction.
• Executing smooth, efficient hand-offs between classes and activities to maximize learning time.
• Cultivating trust-based relationships with students, families, and the internal team.
• Maintaining 100% compliance with all study plans and certification requirements.

Benefits

• PTO and sick/safe leave (exact amounts vary based on part-time/full-time status).
• Medical (for full time).
• Dental, and Vision coverage (for full or part time).
• A 401(k) Plan with Company Contribution (all roles).
• Commuter programs.
• Discounted fitness memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED