What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre Kindergarten Teacher position at Buckle My Shoe Nursery School?
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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Qualifications :
We look forward to welcoming a passionate educator to our West Village Pre-K team !