Lead Preschool Teacher Job at Buckle My Shoe Preschool in New York

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