Teaching Director (Lead Preschool Teacher & Education Director)

New York Kids Club•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

New York Preschool & Kids Club is an early childhood education and enrichment program serving modern New York families through our combination of enrichment classes and preschool education. With multiple schools across New York City, NYPKC blends a research-backed, play-based curriculum with a fun and supportive environment, delivering a full family experience for children and parents. The Teaching Director (Lead Preschool Teacher & Education Director) is a high-impact, hybrid leadership role designed for an experienced preschool educator who balances strong classroom instruction with location-level teacher support and management. Spending part of the day leading an inclusive 2s, 3s, or 4s classroom using Creative Curriculum or Tools of the Mind, you will model pedagogical excellence while creating the building blocks for lifelong learning. The remainder of your day is dedicated to location leadership, where you will support daily operations and staffing, conduct teacher observations, and provide the formal mentorship and training necessary to onboard new hires and elevate instructional standards across your location. The Teaching Director (Lead Preschool Teacher & Education Director) reports to the Head of School and is responsible for program quality and teaching excellence within the school. This role partners closely with: Head of School (site leadership, enrollment, operations), Teaching team (coaching, support, development), and Education leadership (curriculum alignment, standards). This role plays a critical part in ensuring NYPKC delivers a consistent, high-quality educational experience across all classrooms.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in ECE or a related field required
A NYS Early Childhood Initial or Permanent Certification (B-2 or 1-6) required
3-5+ years of lead teaching experience in Pre-K (2-4 year olds) or Kindergarten
At least 1 year of leadership experience preferred
Be a passionate teacher and lifelong learner!
Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead teacher in a preschool classroom
Deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction
Create a warm, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment
Build strong relationships with children and families
Ensure fidelity to NYPKC curriculum and educational approach
Maintain strong classroom environments aligned to standards
Support lesson planning, classroom setup, and instructional quality
Ensure consistency across all preschool classrooms
Support and coach teachers through observation and feedback
Model strong teaching practices in your own classroom
Provide guidance on classroom management, instruction, and engagement
Help onboard and support new teachers
Ensure classrooms meet all licensing and safety requirements
Support adherence to DOH/DOE standards where applicable
Maintain organized, compliant classroom environments
Partner with leadership on inspections and readiness
Support strong communication with families
Help ensure a positive, consistent classroom and school experience
Address classroom-level questions or concerns in partnership with Head of School
Collaborate closely with Head of School on staffing and classroom coverage, program quality and improvements, and parent experience and communication
Support alignment between education quality and overall school performance