Job Title: Preschool Lead Teacher
Location: Perry School – New York, NY
Job Type: Full-Time (Monday–Friday)
Compensation: $25-$28

ABOUT US

Perry School is a vibrant early childhood center in the heart of New York City, committed to fostering a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment for young children. We serve families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and are known for our warm, collaborative community and holistic approach to early education.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and nurturing Lead Teacher to join our preschool team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of child development, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to create an engaging and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that supports every child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• New York Teaching Certificates: Birth–2 or Birth– 6
• Minimum of 2 years of classroom experience as a lead teacher in a preschool setting
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practice
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• A warm, respectful, and child-centered teaching style

• Plan and implement a dynamic, age-appropriate curriculum aligned with developmental milestones
• Foster a warm, responsive, and inclusive classroom culture
• Observe, assess, and document student development and progress
• Communicate regularly with families through conferences, newsletters, and daily updates
• Collaborate with assistant teachers and administrative staff to ensure consistency and quality
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment
• Participate in staff meetings, ongoing professional development, and school-wide events