Teaching Head of School (Preschool)
About The Position
New York Preschool & Kids Club is seeking a Teaching Head of School to lead one of their NYC micro preschool locations. This hybrid role combines active classroom teaching, instructional leadership, family partnership, and day-to-day school operations. The ideal candidate will be an experienced early childhood educator who wants to remain closely connected to teaching while stepping into school leadership. This position is designed for leaders who love being in the classroom and want to help shape school culture, educational quality, and family experience in a hands-on way. The Teaching Head of School will oversee school operations, staffing coordination, educational quality, family communication, compliance, and enrollment support.
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
- Physical exam and background checks are required
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of leadership, mentoring, or school operations experience
- Love teaching but are also excited by leadership
- Thrive in small, relationship-driven environments
- Highly organized and operationally minded
- Enjoy building strong family and team relationships
- Flexible, hands-on, and solutions-oriented
- Believe exceptional school culture starts with strong classroom experiences
- 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
Benefits
- 15 PTO days to start
- 7 sick days
- Paid company holidays
- A full week off during winter break
- Tuition Reimbursement Program up to $5,000 annually
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) Plan with Company Contribution
- Commuter programs
- Discounted fitness memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
