Kindergarten teacher Jobs in New York, NY

Pre-K Head Teacher Position – West Village Location

We are seeking a warm, loving, and highly organized Pre-K Head Teacher who is creative, innovative, and passionate about Early Childhood Education . The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a collaborative, child-centered environment and is excited to guide young learners through meaningful, play-based, and project-driven experiences.

Responsibilities :

• Family Communication : Build strong relationships with families through daily conversations, a classroom blog, and photo documentation . Capture and share children’s learning experiences through slideshows and uploads for parents.
• Child & Classroom Portfolios : Maintain individual child portfolios with thoughtful documentation of children’s higher-level thinking, dialogue, and progress. Create a class portfolio highlighting Pre-K project work throughout the school year.
• Classroom Management : Foster a nurturing and structured learning environment using gentle redirection and positive reinforcement. Lead small and large group activities, circle time, and reflection meetings to support children's social-emotional development.
• Curriculum & Lesson Planning :
• Design engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans that support Pre-K readiness and align with children’s interests through project-based learning .
• Integrate weekly specialist-led activities (music, language, movement, and more) into lesson planning.
• Support children’s emerging literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills through play and exploration.
• Care & Well-being : Support children’s daily routines , including snack and lunch time, dressing, and bathroom independence.
• Classroom Environment : Maintain a well-organized, engaging, and stimulating Pre-K classroom that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
• Professional Growth & Collaboration :
• Participate in weekly team meetings to reflect, document, and enhance learning experiences.
• Attend professional development days with Reggio Emilia specialists .
• Lead the training, development, and supervision of assistant / co-teachers.

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We look forward to welcoming a passionate educator to our West Village Pre-K team !