Part-Time Preschool Teacher

Kennedy International School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (80% of premium covered by the

dental and vision plans

401K benefits

Pro-rated tuition remission for depend

Vacation time and sick days per NYS

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Kennedy International School in Midtown Manhattan seeks a part-time Preschool Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate instruction, differentiation, and strong parent communication to support students’ academic and personal growth.

Requirements include NYS certification in Early Childhood and Childhood Education, five years of Lower School teaching, and a safety-first classroom approach. Visa preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience teaching in Lower School.
• Certification in Early Childhood and Childhood Education from NYS required.
• Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe.
• Strong sense of accountability and drive to raise the bar.
• Current U.S. work visa, if applicable, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach a challenging course of study with differentiation and assessments.
• Communicate with parents via emails, newsletters, or blogs.
• Create a student-centered classroom and actively engage students.
• Use technology in class prep and instruction, not as sole method.
• Supervise students during recess, lunch, and field trips.
• Participate in grade-level and faculty meetings.
• Collaborate with team on scheduling and planning.

Skills

Experience teaching in Lower School

Differentiated instruction

Communication with parents

Classroom management

Education

NY State Certification in Early Childhood and Childhood Education

Job description

About the School:

Kennedy International School is a private international school in Midtown Manhattan offering a rigorous, multilingual education from preschool through 12th grade. Founded in 1964, Kennedy combines the strengths of French, American, and international educational approaches within a diverse and highly international community.

The School offers French-English and Japanese-English bilingual programs in preschool, a French-English bilingual pathway through 10th grade, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in 11th and 12th grade. Small class sizes and individualized instruction allow faculty to know students well and support their academic, linguistic, and personal development.

Across its two Manhattan campuses, Kennedy prepares students to become confident, curious, and internationally minded learners who are comfortable navigating different languages and cultures.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a part-time Preschool Teacher to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will have experience working at a preschool and possess a balance of high support, growth mindset, and innate joy of working with students.

The Preschool Teacher position reports to the Lower School Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach a challenging course of study in a developmentally appropriate manner, with an emphasis on differentiating instruction and the effective use of assessments.
• Develop and maintain outstanding communication with parents via individualized emails, newsletters, or blogs.
• Actively engage students in learning by creating a student-centered classroom.
• Use technology in class preparation and/or instruction, while not relying solely on it.
• Model intellectual curiosity and maintain open-mindedness about different cultures.
• Use positive reinforcement, manage discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct classes with integrity and model appropriate behavior for students.
• Evaluate classwork and assessments regularly in a fair and equitable manner.
• Actively supervise students in other roles such as recess, lunch, field trip, etc.
• Maintain current knowledge of curriculum and instructional methods.
• Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Share talents and work in partnership with team members on scheduling and planning.
• Actively participate in grade-level and faculty meetings.
• Be a positive and contributing member of the school community.

Hours:

Part-Time, Non-Exempt Position:18 hours per week

Monday 8:00 AM -12:00 PM

Wednesday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday 8:00 AM -3:30 PM

• Five years of experience teaching in Lower School
• Certification in Early Childhood and Childhood Education from NYS required
• Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe
• Strong sense of personal accountability and passion for raising the bar with students and challenging them to learn at a high level
• Preferred candidate will have a current U.S. work visa, if applicable

Compensation & Benefits

This is a part time, non exempt position with an hourly rate of $60.

We offer a competitive package which includes:

• Medical (80% of premium covered by employer), dental and vision plans
• FSA, Commuter Benefits (if eligible) and 401K benefits
• Pro-rated tuition remission for dependent children
• Vacation time according to company policy and sick days eligibility under New York State laws
• New York State Short Term Disability