Teaching Head of School (Preschool)

New York Kids Club•New York, NY

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

New York Preschool & Kids Club (NYPKC) is seeking a Teaching Head of School for one of its micro preschool locations in NYC. This role is designed for experienced early childhood educators who wish to remain actively involved in teaching while also taking on leadership and operational responsibilities. NYPKC is an early childhood education and enrichment platform focused on progressive preschool education, enrichment programming, extended day, and summer camp experiences. They emphasize exceptional teaching, strong school communities, meaningful family partnerships, and child-centered learning. The Teaching Head of School position is a hybrid role combining active classroom teaching, instructional leadership, family partnership, and day-to-day school operations. The ideal candidate will lead a small school community, oversee operations, coordinate staffing, ensure educational quality, manage family communication, and support enrollment and retention efforts. This role is suited for individuals who enjoy close-knit environments, wearing multiple hats, and are energized by both teaching and leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
NYS Early Childhood Certification (Birth–Grade 2 or Grades 1–6)
3–5+ years of lead teaching experience in preschool or early elementary settings
2+ years of leadership, mentoring, or school operations experience preferred
Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

You love teaching but are also excited by leadership.
You thrive in small, relationship-driven environments.
You are highly organized and operationally minded.
You enjoy building strong family and team relationships.
You are flexible, hands-on, and solutions-oriented.
You believe exceptional school culture starts with strong classroom experiences.
You want to help shape a more modern and education-forward preschool model.

Responsibilities

Serve as an active lead teacher within a preschool classroom serving 2s, 3s, or 4s.
Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction.
Create a joyful, safe, and well-managed classroom environment.
Build strong relationships with children and families.
Model strong teaching practices and professionalism.
Lead the day-to-day operations of a small preschool community.
Support staffing coordination, scheduling, and classroom coverage.
Ensure the school environment is organized, welcoming, safe, and operationally strong.
Partner with operational leadership on licensing, compliance, and school readiness.
Help support enrollment efforts, tours, and family retention.
Serve as a visible and trusted leader within the school community.
Support strong curriculum implementation and classroom consistency.
Coach and support teachers through collaboration, modeling, and feedback.
Help onboard and mentor new teaching staff.
Foster a positive, supportive, and accountable team culture.
Build meaningful relationships with families.
Help create a warm, connected, and highly communicative school culture.
Support family events, communication, and overall parent experience.
Represent NYPKC positively within the local community.