Preschool Teacher

Kennedy International School•New York, NY

36d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kennedy International School is seeking a full-time Preschool Teacher to join their team and teach in their Japanese-English program for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will possess a balance of high support, a growth mindset, and the innate joy of working with students. The position reports to the Lower School Director. This is a full-time, exempt position with 30 hours per week, including teaching, preparation, staff meetings, and office hours.

Requirements

Five years of experience teaching in Lower School
Certification in Early Childhood and Childhood Education from NYS required
Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe
Strong sense of personal accountability and passion for raising the bar with students and challenging them to learn at a high level

Nice To Haves

Current U.S. work visa, if applicable

Responsibilities

Plan and teach a challenging course of study in a developmentally appropriate manner, with an emphasis on differentiating instruction and the effective use of assessments.
Develop and maintain outstanding communication with parents via individualized emails, newsletters, or blogs.
Actively engage students in learning by creating a student-centered classroom.
Use technology in class preparation and/or instruction, while not relying solely on it.
Model intellectual curiosity and maintain open-mindedness about different cultures.
Use positive reinforcement, manage discipline, and conflict resolution.
Conduct classes with integrity and model appropriate behavior for students.
Evaluate classwork and assessments regularly in a fair and equitable manner.
Actively supervise students in other roles such as recess, lunch, field trip, etc.
Maintain current knowledge of curriculum and instructional methods.
Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development.
Share talents and work in partnership with team members on scheduling and planning.
Actively participate in grade-level and faculty meetings.
Be a positive and contributing member of the school community.