Afterschool Pre-K Lead: Creative, Calm Classroom Leader

The Art Farm NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Art Farm NYC in Lower Manhattan, NY, is hiring a Pre-K Lead Teacher for the afterschool program to guide preschoolers through structured activities.

You will plan age-appropriate art, science, sensory play, stories, and games, supervise students, and support their social-emotional development with an Assistant Teacher and program leadership.

Compensation ranges from $20 to $25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, with regular weekday afternoon shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience with pre-K or preschool-aged children.
• Experience leading a classroom or group activities.
• Background in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead a classroom of preschool-aged children during the afterschool program.
• Follow an established daily schedule and classroom routine.
• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities (art, science, sensory play, stories, games, movement).
• Maintain a safe, positive, and well-supervised classroom environment.
• Support children with transitions, snack, play, cleanup, and dismissal.
• Use positive classroom-management and behavior-support techniques.
• Encourage social skills, independence, communication, and peer interactions.
• Provide direction and support to an Assistant Teacher.
• Maintain attendance and required classroom documentation.
• Communicate concerns regarding student behavior, development, safety, or health to program leadership.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, school staff, and fellow team members.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Early Childhood Education degree

Job description

The Art Farm NYC in Lower Manhattan, NY, is hiring a Pre-K Lead Teacher for the afterschool program to guide preschoolers through structured activities.

You will plan age-appropriate art, science, sensory play, stories, and games, supervise students, and support their social-emotional development with an Assistant Teacher and program leadership.

Compensation ranges from $20 to $25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, with regular weekday afternoon shifts.