PREK Preschool Lead Teacher

Pay: $32,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Job description:

The William Woodward Jr. Nursery School seeks a Part Time Preschool Lead Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year with a September 2026 start date:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-12:30 pm

The PreK classroom at Woodward is comprised of children between the ages of 3.9-5.0 who are preparing for entrance into Kindergarten the following fall.

The School's mission is to provide a solid foundation for a lifetime love of learning by creating a collaborative learning community. We embrace and celebrate the strengths of all learners while supporting their growth, self-confidence, and independence. We strive to create and maintain a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for all children, families, and staff. As a Lead PreK Teacher, you will have the opportunity to guide our oldest children and their families through their final year at Woodward.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for the following:

• Creating and implementing a rich and developmentally appropriate curriculum that will prepare our learners for Kindergarten and beyond.
• Creating a positive and safe learning environment that fosters social/emotional growth and development.
• Completing ongoing school reports when requested by the families and ongoing schools.
• Collaboration with all other teaching staff, SEITs, and other outside service professionals and willingness to contribute to a small community of teachers and staff by assisting in some administrative duties and daily check-in meetings with other head teachers.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including sending a weekly email to classroom parents with lesson plans as well as a monthly newsletter to the school community and some virtual slide presentations.
• Able to create successful partnerships with parents to meet the needs of the children.
• Warm and nurturing demeanor and a genuine respect and appreciation for small children.
• Comfortable and experienced in caring for children turning 4-5 years old, including supporting separation and addressing other developmental needs with patience and empathy.
• Conducting twice yearly parent-teacher conferences as well as maintaining regular communication with parents both in person (when possible) and via email.
• Completing school reports twice a year.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to differentiate instruction whenever needed.
• Must possess the ability to use and maintain good classroom management.
• Professional dedication and dependability.
• Willingness to participate in Open House Events, Curriculum Night, Back to School activities, and staff meetings when necessary in addition to contracted work hours.
• Knowledge of Reggio Emilia practice and Handwriting without Tears is a plus.

The ideal candidate will possess the following or be willing to complete all of the following on or before 08/1/26:

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or working toward one.
• NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education
• A minimum of five years of experience, preferably as a Lead Teacher
• DOH Background Check, including Fingerprinting. A-Series, and SCR
• Completed DOH Medical
• CPR & First Aid Certified
• All DOH Mandated Training Courses

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $32,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10021: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person