Part-Time Preschool Teacher

Kennedy International School•New York, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Kennedy International School is seeking a part-time Preschool Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The school is a private international school in Midtown Manhattan offering multilingual education from preschool through 12th grade, including French-English and Japanese-English bilingual preschool programs. The ideal candidate has preschool teaching experience, provides strong support, embraces a growth mindset, and enjoys working with students. The position reports to the Lower School Director. The teacher plans and teaches developmentally appropriate instruction, differentiates learning, uses assessments effectively, and creates a student-centered classroom. The role includes communicating with parents, supervising students in settings such as recess, lunch, and field trips, evaluating student work fairly, collaborating with colleagues, participating in meetings, and pursuing professional growth. The schedule is 18 hours per week: Mondays 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Wednesdays 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Fridays 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. This is a part-time, non-exempt position paying $60 per hour.

Requirements

Five years of experience teaching in Lower School.
Certification in Early Childhood and Childhood Education from New York State.
Ability to create a classroom environment in which students feel safe.
Strong personal accountability and passion for raising expectations and challenging students to learn at a high level.

Nice To Haves

A current U.S. work visa, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Plan and teach a challenging course of study in a developmentally appropriate manner, differentiating instruction and using assessments effectively.
Communicate with parents through individualized emails, newsletters, or blogs.
Engage students in learning by creating a student-centered classroom.
Use technology in class preparation or instruction without relying solely on it.
Model intellectual curiosity and open-mindedness about different cultures.
Use positive reinforcement and 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 roles such as recess, lunch, and field trips.
Maintain current knowledge of curriculum and instructional methods.
Pursue relevant professional growth and development opportunities.
Share talents and partner with team members on scheduling and planning.
Participate actively in grade-level and faculty meetings.
Contribute positively to the school community.