Lead Preschool Teacher Job at Buckle My Shoe Preschool, New York, NY

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  • Buckle My Shoe Preschool
  • New York, NY

Job Description

2s/3s Teacher Position

We are seeking a warm, loving, and highly organized 2s/3s 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 2s/3s 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 2s/3s 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 2s/3s 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.

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans (due every Monday).
  • Regularly update child and classroom portfolios .
  • Collaborate with co-teachers and staff on documentation projects .
  • Actively participate in staff development trainings .
  • Be open to the Reggio Emilia philosophy and a growth-oriented teaching approach . Prior Reggio Emilia experience is a plus.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or actively working toward one).
  • Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience, preferably in a 2s/3s setting .
  • New York State Certification preferred.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate educator to our Preschool Team!

Email us: careers@Bucklemyshoe.org

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