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Buckle My Shoe Preschool

Lead Preschool Teacher

Buckle My Shoe Preschool, New York, New York, United States

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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