Buckle My Shoe Preschool
Child Care Teacher - Childcare Preschool Lead Teacher
Buckle My Shoe Preschool, New York, New York, United States
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.
Family *****
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 *****
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 *****
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 childrens social-emotional development.
Curriculum & Lesson *****
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 & *****
Support children’s
daily routines
, including snack and lunch time, dressing, and bathroom independence.
Classroom *****
Maintain a
well-organized, engaging, and stimulating 2s/3s classroom
that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Professional Growth & *****
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 *****
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.
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 ***** careers@Bucklemyshoe.org
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.
Family *****
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 *****
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 *****
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 childrens social-emotional development.
Curriculum & Lesson *****
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 & *****
Support children’s
daily routines
, including snack and lunch time, dressing, and bathroom independence.
Classroom *****
Maintain a
well-organized, engaging, and stimulating 2s/3s classroom
that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Professional Growth & *****
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 *****
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.
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 ***** careers@Bucklemyshoe.org