3K Lead Teacher

Aim High Leadership Center Four Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K Plan

Job summary

Aim High Leadership Center NYC is seeking a lead teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on delivering a scholar-centered Pre-K program, aligned with Common Core and Pre-K for All standards, while fostering development across social, emotional, cognitive, and physical domains.

The position requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, 5 years of experience preferred, and a commitment to family engagement. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $68,652 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education required.
• 5 years of early childhood education experience preferred.
• Experience with Pre-K for All standards and DOE/DECE guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a scholar-centered program promoting development in social, emotional, cognitive and physical domains.
• Meet weekly with staff to plan activities and lessons.
• Create daily lesson plans aligned with Common Core and Pre-K for All Quality Standards.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development sessions.
• Maintain a safe, organized, engaging classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with scholars and families; support parental involvement.
• Conduct biannual parent conferences to discuss growth and development.

Skills

Early childhood development

Curriculum planning

Parental engagement

Classroom management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Masters in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Description

NYC Early Childhood Education Center ensuring excellence and equity by offering a high quality program that is scholar centered and play-played in a developmentally appropriate and nurturing learning environment.

Hiring for the 2026-2027school year

Job description:

• Responsible for developing and implementing an ongoing scholar-centered program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each scholar enrolled and responsible for implementing the Pre-K for All Interdisciplinary Units of Study
• Meet weekly with Aim High Leadership Center staff to develop weekly plans and activities.
• Responsible for creating daily lesson plans aligned with Common Core standards and Pre-K for All Quality Standards.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service provided at the Center and professional developments offered by the DOE/DECE.
• Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem, self-discipline, and self-adaptive skills including toileting.
• Establish a positive relationship with each scholar’s family and share information about the scholar’s day at the Center.
• Help parents to understand the curriculum and find ways to involve parents in the daily program.
• Conduct individual parent conferences at least twice a year to discuss each scholar’s growth and development.

A MASTERS OR BACHELORS DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Pre k 3K Lead Teacher Salary: $50,000-$68,652 (Depends on your degree and experience)

Vacation : July - August

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 - $68,652 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401K Plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)
• Masters in Early Childhood Education

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 5 years (Preferred)
• Universal 3K/Pre-k: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Teaching Certification (Preferred)