North American Reggio Emilia Alliance
Start Date: February 2, 2026
Description, Responsibilities, & Duties JOB SUMMARY Small progressive nursery school in Park Slope Brooklyn is searching for a creative innovator, eager to be part of a collaborative team of educators. Under the direction of the Director, the Head Teacher is responsible for establishing a developmentally centered classroom environment conducive to the growth of children ages three to four.
Uphold the mission of Brooklyn Sandbox through a child-led, play-based curriculum, high level of client service and proactive culture of family, teacher and child development
Develop a play-based, child –centered, engaging and nurturing classroom culture that bridges the school and home environments
Establish and oversee the planning, preparation, maintenance and assessment of an emergent, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum to target age appropriate milestones and developmental needs
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of each child’s needs by creating individualized goals
Collaborate with resource teachers (arts, music, special needs) to influence and support development and learning
Collaborate and support therapists in meeting Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals where appropriate
Maintain classroom documentation for the purpose of planning and assessment, portfolios and parent communication
Adhere to state mandated safety and health guidelines
Parent Relationship
Deliver the highest level of client service to families by developing a caring community of parents, teachers, and children
Leverage interpersonal skills to build trust, rapport and connection with families
Foster parent collaboration and problem solving through responsive daily morning interaction, email correspondence and outreach to families
Collaborate with parents to identify Early Intervention resources for children with potential developmental delays
Prepare personalized communications with all parents including newsletters, daily email recaps, pictures and biannual parent-teacher conferences
Assistant Teacher Development
Role model and provide professional leadership to teaching team
Coach, develop, motivate, and provide feedback to assistant teachers in their connection and correspondence to children and families
Challenge assistant teachers with special projects related to curriculum and their own expressed interests
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study
Current State Education Department Teacher certification in early childhood education or a study plan
Minimum 2 years of experience as a group teacher in a program for children under six years of age
Enthusiastic, fun leader with a nurturing and positive attitude and genuine commitment to development and learning
Excellent judgment, assessment as well as problem solving/decision making abilities
Effective curriculum development, organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to coach teachers
Must have experience with and a desire to work with a diverse population of students, parents, and teachers
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word)
SCR Clearance
Salary & Benefits $56,000 – $70,000k Depending on Teaching Qualifications and Experience
Brooklyn Sandbox Early Learning Center is a progressive preschool that provides developmentally appropriate, child-centered, play-based learning experiences for families of children ages 2 to 4. Core to our emergent curriculum is the understanding that children build lasting cognitive neural connections through imaginative play. Play provides extended opportunities for verbal interaction, collaboration, and problem-solving which are essential for learning across the five domains of child development. Our work then becomes ensuring strong parent-teacher relationships, social engagement in a safe and nurturing environment where children can be their best selves.
Your support will help us advance the quality of every child's one childhood. Together, we are empowering exceptional education.
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Description, Responsibilities, & Duties JOB SUMMARY Small progressive nursery school in Park Slope Brooklyn is searching for a creative innovator, eager to be part of a collaborative team of educators. Under the direction of the Director, the Head Teacher is responsible for establishing a developmentally centered classroom environment conducive to the growth of children ages three to four.
Uphold the mission of Brooklyn Sandbox through a child-led, play-based curriculum, high level of client service and proactive culture of family, teacher and child development
Develop a play-based, child –centered, engaging and nurturing classroom culture that bridges the school and home environments
Establish and oversee the planning, preparation, maintenance and assessment of an emergent, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum to target age appropriate milestones and developmental needs
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of each child’s needs by creating individualized goals
Collaborate with resource teachers (arts, music, special needs) to influence and support development and learning
Collaborate and support therapists in meeting Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals where appropriate
Maintain classroom documentation for the purpose of planning and assessment, portfolios and parent communication
Adhere to state mandated safety and health guidelines
Parent Relationship
Deliver the highest level of client service to families by developing a caring community of parents, teachers, and children
Leverage interpersonal skills to build trust, rapport and connection with families
Foster parent collaboration and problem solving through responsive daily morning interaction, email correspondence and outreach to families
Collaborate with parents to identify Early Intervention resources for children with potential developmental delays
Prepare personalized communications with all parents including newsletters, daily email recaps, pictures and biannual parent-teacher conferences
Assistant Teacher Development
Role model and provide professional leadership to teaching team
Coach, develop, motivate, and provide feedback to assistant teachers in their connection and correspondence to children and families
Challenge assistant teachers with special projects related to curriculum and their own expressed interests
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study
Current State Education Department Teacher certification in early childhood education or a study plan
Minimum 2 years of experience as a group teacher in a program for children under six years of age
Enthusiastic, fun leader with a nurturing and positive attitude and genuine commitment to development and learning
Excellent judgment, assessment as well as problem solving/decision making abilities
Effective curriculum development, organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to coach teachers
Must have experience with and a desire to work with a diverse population of students, parents, and teachers
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word)
SCR Clearance
Salary & Benefits $56,000 – $70,000k Depending on Teaching Qualifications and Experience
Brooklyn Sandbox Early Learning Center is a progressive preschool that provides developmentally appropriate, child-centered, play-based learning experiences for families of children ages 2 to 4. Core to our emergent curriculum is the understanding that children build lasting cognitive neural connections through imaginative play. Play provides extended opportunities for verbal interaction, collaboration, and problem-solving which are essential for learning across the five domains of child development. Our work then becomes ensuring strong parent-teacher relationships, social engagement in a safe and nurturing environment where children can be their best selves.
Your support will help us advance the quality of every child's one childhood. Together, we are empowering exceptional education.
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