On-call Preschool Substitute Teacher

Ksspreschool; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Green Ivy Schools is seeking an on-call Substitute Preschool Teacher for Pine Street School in New York, NY. The role supports teachers and maintains Montessori/IB-aligned practices for children from age 1 through junior kindergarten.

You will collaborate with staff, support child-led learning in a calm, inclusive environment, and step in as needed when teachers are absent. A Bachelor’s degree in Education is required; two years of teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Montessori and/or IB teaching experience preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field; Masters preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of two years teaching experience.
• Fluent in English; able to attend workshops and collaborate in English.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create welcoming, functional learning environments.
• Assist children during bathroom or hygiene activities as needed.
• Follow classroom schedules, activities, and norms.
• Step in for teachers absent and follow Substitute Coordinator guidance.

Skills

Montessori/IB knowledge

Fluent English

Team collaboration

Flexible/dependable

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Masters preferred

Job description

Description

On-call Preschool Substitute Teacher

Job Type: On-Call

New York, NY • Pine Street School

Starting September 2026, hiring ongoing

Green Ivy Schools is hiring Substitute Preschool Teachers to work as on-call subs for the 2026–2027 school year.

Pine Street School, located at 25 Pine Street and 156 William, is just a short walk from the iconic landmarks of Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, and Federal Hall. Our Preschool offers Spanish and Mandarin immersion for children from one year old through Junior Kindergarten. Montessori-trained educators nurture each child's social, emotional, cognitive, academic, and physical development, promoting independence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills. Starting in Preschool Threes, students engage with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which encourages them to ask questions, think critically, explore in-depth inquiries, and develop a well-rounded understanding of the world.

Our team is made up of caring, curious, and dedicated educators who believe in the power of child-led learning. At Pine Street School, teachers are trusted as guides and collaborators, working in a calm, beautiful environment where respect and joy are central to everything we do. If you are inspired by Montessori philosophy and passionate about early childhood education, we welcome you to join our warm, diverse, and supportive community.

ABOUT YOU

• You are knowledgeable about the Montessori and/or IB curriculum and philosophy and are able to successfully employ effective teaching practices. If you are not Montessori and/or IB credentialed, you are willing and eager to learn about it.
• You enjoy collaborating with fellow teachers and are willing to heed direction and feedback from them
• You are dedicated to internationalism and anti-bias teaching practices and maintain a positive school culture for everyone in the community
• You have exceptional communication skills with young children and teachers and have a nurturing, supportive approach
• You are trustworthy, flexible, and dependable

ROLE OF THE SUBSTITUTE PRESCHOOL TEACHER

• Create welcoming, functional, safe, attractive, de-cluttered, stimulating and physically comfortable learning environments
• May assist children during bathroom or hygiene-related activities
• Work with and follow the team's guidelines with regards to classroom schedule, activities, and norms
• Step in for teachers that are absent and follow the guidance of the other teachers in the classroom or of the Substitute Coordinator

Requirements

• Montessori and/or IB teaching experience preferred
• Education: Bachelors Degree in Education or a related field (Masters preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience
• Fluent in English (able to successfully attend workshops, read professional information and work collaboratively in the language.)
• Legally authorized to work now and in the future in the United States

Salary Description

$25 per hour

Requirements

• Montessori and/or IB teaching experience preferred
• Education: Bachelors Degree in Education or a related field (Masters preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience
• Fluent in English (able to successfully attend workshops, read professional information and work collaboratively in the language.)
• Legally authorized to work now and in the future in the United States