Nursery Head Teacher

Manhattan Day School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Day School is seeking a passionate Nursery Head Teacher to join their early childhood team in New York. The role involves creating a nurturing classroom environment, planning engaging lessons, and fostering children's growth through rich educational experiences. Ideal candidates should hold a degree in Education, possess 2-5 years of teaching experience, and have an understanding of modern pedagogical techniques.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of teaching experience.
• Strong understanding of child development and modern teaching methodologies.
• Ability to teach both Judaic and General Studies.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Plan and implement engaging lessons in Judaic and General Studies.
• Communicate effectively with parents to build strong partnerships.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Position Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Nursery Head Teacher to join our dynamic early childhood team. The ideal candidate is nurturing, collaborative, and deeply committed to early childhood development through hands-on, meaningful learning experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Create a warm, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Plan and implement engaging, integrated lessons in both Judaic and General Studies
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of varied learners
• Foster social, emotional, and academic growth through responsive teaching
• Communicate effectively with parents to build strong school-home partnerships
• Stay current with research-based early childhood pedagogy and practices

Qualifications:

• Degree in Education or a related field
• 2–5 years of teaching experience
• Strong understanding of child development and modern teaching methodologies
• Ability to teach both Judaic and General Studies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education

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