Co-Lead Teacher at Brooklyn Schoolhouse

North American Reggio Emilia Alliance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant educational community as a Co-Lead Teacher in a Multiage Pre-K Class! This full-time role emphasizes a play-based approach to learning, where you will foster curiosity and creativity in young learners. You will be responsible for designing engaging learning experiences, collaborating with fellow educators, and nurturing relationships with families. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's lives while being part of a supportive team. If you are passionate about early childhood education and committed to fostering a love of learning, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching young children in a progressive setting is essential.
• Must possess New York State Teaching certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a play-based learning program for children.
• Collaborate with Co-Lead Teachers to develop emergent curriculum.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment for all children.

Skills

Teaching young children

Curriculum development

Communication with families

Classroom management

Education

New York State Teaching certification

Master's degree (MA)

Job description

Brooklyn Schoolhouse | 156 Gates Avenue | Brooklyn, NY

Start Date: August 18, 2025

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

Brooklyn Schoolhouse is seeking a Co-Lead Teacher to join our Multiage Pre-K Class!

The Co-Lead Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional and experiential learning program consistent with a play-based approach to education. The Co-Lead Teacher is responsible for creating a warm and nurturing relationship with each child and family, designing a safe environment that stimulates curiosity, weaving age-appropriate academic concepts into children’s play and projects, and documenting each child’s growth and learning. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Pedagogical Responsibilities:

• Teaching all assigned classes
• Designing a physical environment that promotes learning and curiosity
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment that promotes health and hygiene
• Collaborating with Co-Lead Teachers to develop and implement emergent curriculum based on children’s interests
• Creating, sharing, and working towards developmentally appropriate and relevant learning goals and experiences for each age group of children
• Modifying activities or experiences to meet the needs of all children, including those in EI or with IEPs
• Monitoring the safety and well-being of all children
• Coordinating field trips and opportunities outside of the school for continued learning
• Recording observations of each child’s interests, experiences, and social-emotional growth
• Creating documentation for the classroom that depicts ongoing learning and exploration

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Scheduling an individualized phase-in/separation process based on each child’s needs
• Tracking attendance daily by recording who is present, absent, and any health concerns
• Communicating with staff and families via phone and email within a 24-hour timeframe
• Collaborating with teaching team to cultivate the school’s garden, tend to all indoor and outdoor plants, and care for the school’s pets
• Writing and publishing a weekly class blog
• Leading weekly team meetings with teaching team
• Organizing school-wide materials and maintaining a neat workplace in partnership with fellow co-workers
• Designing and co-leading curriculum nights
• Preparing and leading family-teacher conferences
• Completing academic reports for families, by request
• Writing recommendation letters for families, by request

Professional Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a friendly and cooperative relationship with all children, families, and staff
• Collaborating with fellow Co-Teachers, Associate Teachers and administrative team throughout the academic day
• Embracing feedback, coaching, and mentorship by committing to self-growth and improvement
• Participating actively in all staff meetings and professional development

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have experience teaching young children in a progressive setting
• New York State Teaching certification required
• MA preferred

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time position with a total estimated hours of 30–40 hours per week.
Salary Range: $45,000 – $81,000
Benefits: Health Insurance & 401K

Brooklyn Schoolhouse is a small independent preschool founded on the conviction that children have an innate desire to explore and are naturally competent learners. We believe children learn best in a diverse community where their ideas and questions are respected and where children are guided through the process of building meaningful understandings.