Preschool Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher

Beansprouts Inc of Brooklyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Beansprouts Preschool in Brooklyn is seeking a warm, caring Early Childhood Educator to join our team as a maternity leave replacement in a 4’s classroom from February through June 2027. This temporary role offers hands-on work with young children in a nurturing learning environment.

The successful candidate will plan and lead developmentally appropriate activities, communicate with families, and collaborate closely with a supportive teaching team to ensure continuity of the program during the

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or progress toward degree (90 credits minimum).
• 1–2 years of teaching experience in an early childhood program.
• Strong communication and collaboration with colleagues and families.
• Energetic, creative, and nurturing team player.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate activities
• Interact, support, and work with parents by sending reports, newsletters and other communication and also meet one-on-one to provide feedback
• Create a safe, respectful, and positive classroom environment
• Provide leadership and guidance to your teaching team
• Nurture the development of children
• Engage in Ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned

Skills

Teaching

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Creativity and nurturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Description

Beansprouts Preschool is looking for a Preschool Maternity Replacement Teacher from February - June 2027!

Founded in 1980 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Beansprouts offers preschool, after-school, and day camp programming and serves children from ages 1.9 to 9. At Beansprouts, our decisions are driven by what is best for children – from crafting our rich, age-appropriate curriculum to thoughtfully constructing a classroom to represent the unique interests and qualities of the children that occupy it.

If you're looking for a position that will allow you to have a positive influence on children's lives, come and join us!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Beansprouts is seeking a warm, caring, and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to join our preschool team as a maternity leave replacement teacher in a 4’s classroom from February - June 2027. We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and enjoys creating a nurturing, engaging, and joyful learning environment alongside a supportive team.

This is a temporary position with the opportunity to extend!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate activities
• Interact, support, and work with parents by sending reports, newsletters and other communication and also meet one-on-one to provide feedback
• Create a safe, respectful, and positive classroom environment
• Provide leadership and guidance to your teaching team
• Nurture the development of children
• Engage in Ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field, OR be working towards a Degree in Early Childhood Education and be study plan eligible (minimum of 90 credits required)
• Must possess at least one to two years of teaching experience in an established early childhood program.
• Must communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues and families
• Must be team-oriented, energetic, creative and nurturing
• Must be available to work Monday - Friday from February - June 2027

HOURS:

• Monday - Friday
• Flexible hours: 8am - 4pm OR 8am - 1:30pm
• 27.5 - 36.25 hours per week
• Opportunity for extension!

**As per Department of Health regulations, a background check and medical will be required for employment.

Beansprouts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and candidates for employment.