Teacher - Lead in UPK 4 - Corry Early Childhood Academy (St Francis of Assisi Catholic School) North Bronx

Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York•New York, NY

4d•$55,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sr. Francis of Assisi School is seeking a lead teacher for a UPK 4 classroom in the Catherine Corry Early Childhood Program at Corry Early Childhood Academy in the Northeast Bronx. The program works with families and colleagues to help each child develop curiosity, knowledge, and an approach to learning that honors individual talents and interests. This is an immediate opening for a PreK for All classroom. The lead teacher will provide a safe, nurturing, age-appropriate learning environment and instruction based on The Creative Curriculum. The role includes planning and adapting instruction, assessing and documenting children's progress, supporting positive behavior, collaborating with teaching partners and administrators, communicating with families, and participating in professional development. The school-year program follows a 180-day schedule from September 2026 through June 2027. Salary is $55,000–$75,000 depending on credentials and experience, and is prorated for a start date later than September 1. Additional Article 43 documentation is required at hiring.

Requirements

Hold one of the following New York State teaching certificates: Early Childhood (Birth–Grade 2); Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1–6 (N–6); Prekindergarten–Grade 6 (P–6); or Students with Disabilities (Birth–Grade 2).
Alternatively, hold an equivalent out-of-state certification from a public or private teacher-accrediting organization that has been granted reciprocity by the New York State Education Department.
Additional Article 43 documentation is required at the time of hiring.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Three years of experience working with children in a classroom setting through Grade 3.
Study Plan candidates working toward New York State Birth–Grade 2 certification are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide an age-appropriate, nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment that supports children's social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.
Provide classroom instruction and facilitate engaging learning experiences based on The Creative Curriculum.
Develop unit, weekly, and individualized lesson plans aligned with program goals and policies.
Differentiate instruction to build on each child's strengths and interests.
Implement remote learning instruction when needed.
Regularly assess each child's progress, document observations and evidence, and use the data to plan instruction.
Implement positive behavior-management support in accordance with Archdiocesan and NYC DOE guidelines.
Work with school administration, Archdiocesan and NYC DOE coaches, and teaching partners to provide high-quality early childhood instruction.
Serve children and families with respect, compassion, and confidentiality, while showing sensitivity to their educational, cultural, and socioeconomic needs.
Guide and collaborate with teacher assistants and aides.
Participate in professional development sessions provided by the NYC DOE and the Archdiocesan Office of Early Childhood.
Communicate regularly with families to support extending learning at home, following program protocols.
Respond professionally to parent concerns and requests and partner with parents in each child's education.
Support school and program goals through collaborative teamwork with colleagues.
Seek and participate in opportunities for continued development as an early childhood professional.
Perform additional duties as required or assigned.