Floating Lead Preschool Teacher

Role: Floating Lead Preschool Teacher

Location: Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens (Long Island City)

Salary Range: $25 - $28 /hour

Reports to: Head of School

Schedule: 9:30am - 5:30pm or 2:00pm - 6:00pm

About us:

New York Preschool & Kids Club is an early childhood education and enrichment program serving modern New York families through our combination of enrichment classes and preschool education.  With multiple schools across New York City, NYPKC blends a research-backed, play-based curriculum with a fun and supportive environment, delivering a full family experience for children and parents.

About the Role

We are seeking a Floating Lead Preschool Teacher to join our mission of providing New York City’s 2-5-year-olds with a foundation for lifelong learning. In this role, you are the ultimate multi-hyphenate. One hour, you might be spotting a budding gymnast on the bars, the next you’re stepping in or supporting a lead teacher in one of our “Tools of the Mind” private preschool classrooms. You are the glue that holds our community together and the spark that makes our enrichment programs legendary and preschool classes an incredible foundation for lifelong learning!

What You’ll Do

• The Classroom Chameleon: Lead and Assist a variety of classes for children ages 2 to 6 years. You’ll use a variety of curricula to teach everything from preschool to art and stem classes!
• The Developmental Partner: Help children build confidence, coordination, and social skills through activities and structured play, ensuring a “safe to fail” environment where children feel secure enough to take risks and explore their world.
• The Problem Solver: Support with transitions, classroom organization, and daily operations. You are the teammate who sees a need and jumps in with a smile.
• The Family Partner: Build trust with parents and caregivers through daily updates, sharing the successes and challenges of their child’s day, and building a bridge between school and home.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in ECE or a related field (or currently enrolled in a program)
• Certification/Study Plan: A NYS Early Childhood Initial or Permanent Certification (B-2 or 1-6) OR be on an NYS-approved Study Plan (be studying toward a BA or MA with at least 90 ECE credits or an Associate’s degree in ECE).
• Experience: 2+ years of lead teaching experience in Pre-K (2-4 year olds) or Kindergarten. Camp, after school, and other enrichment experiences are a plus!
• Special Edge: Be a passionate teacher and lifelong learner!

Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

What Success Looks Like

• Ensuring a safe, joyful, and engaging classroom environment where every child thrives.
• Seamlessly adapting to support different classes based on evolving program needs.
• Anticipating classroom requirements and preparing resources well in advance of instruction.
• Executing smooth, efficient hand-offs between classes and activities to maximize learning time.
• Cultivating trust-based relationships with students, families, and the internal team.
• Maintaining 100% compliance with all study plans and certification requirements.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• The Time Off: 40 hours of PTO, 2 floating holidays, and 7 days of sick/safe leave.
• Career Investment: Tuition Reimbursement Program to help you reach your next educational goal.
• Comprehensive Care: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus a 401(k) Plan with Company Contribution
• The Extras: Commuter programs, discounted fitness memberships, and more!

Physical Demands:The role involves standing, walking, sitting, constant movement, and occasional climbing. The ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds is required. Specific sensory abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Inclusivity and Diversity:NY Preschool & Kids Club is committed to an inclusive and diverse community. We celebrate differences, leading with kindness and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on various factors.

Accommodations:The NY Preschool & Kids Club complies with ADA requirements. If you need accommodation in completing the application, please contact [email protected].