Teacher

Head Teacher Position Overview

A new and growing preschool in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a warm, energetic, and responsible Head Teacher to lead a classroom of 3-year-old children.

We are looking for someone who truly loves working with young children and is excited about creating a nurturing, engaging, and positive classroom environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic educator who wants to play an important role in helping build and develop a wonderful new preschool program.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily classroom experience for a class of 3-year-old children.
• Create a loving, safe, structured, and happy classroom environment.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate lessons, activities, crafts, and learning experiences.
• Lead circle time, songs, stories, games, and interactive activities.
• Teach basic preschool skills, routines, and classroom expectations.
• Encourage children's social, emotional, cognitive, and developmental growth.
• Help children develop independence and positive classroom habits.
• Provide patient and attentive support to each child's individual needs.
• Maintain an organized, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Communicate warmly and professionally with parents regarding their children's experiences and progress.
• Work closely with classroom assistants and provide appropriate guidance and direction.
• Collaborate with preschool administration on curriculum, programming, and classroom needs.
• Help plan special activities, projects, and classroom events.
• Maintain a positive attitude and bring creativity and enthusiasm into the classroom each day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Head teacher, preschool teacher, early childhood, daycare, or similar classroom experience is a plus.
• Genuine love for working with young children.
• Warm, patient, nurturing, and energetic personality.
• Strong classroom leadership and management abilities.
• Creative and comfortable developing engaging activities for 3-year-olds.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and positively with parents.
• Dependable, responsible, and organized.
• Ability to work collaboratively with assistants and school administration.
• Comfortable taking ownership of the classroom and daily routines.
• Excited to contribute ideas and help develop a growing preschool program.