Brooklyn Doodles preschool is a creative arts-based preschool (ages 2-4) located in the diverse neighborhood of Clinton Hill. We are looking for an experienced early childhood educator to serve in a dual role as Lead Teacher/Education Director for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This is a co-teaching position where you will be working directly with the Executive Director to create curriculum, along with being responsible for other administrative tasks. The responsibilities of the Education Director will be shared with the Executive Director in many different capacities. Brooklyn Doodles is looking to expand, and we are looking for a candidate who is looking to grow with the preschool with increased responsibilities.
The ideal candidate is:
- Highly motivated and has a thorough knowledge of how to design and implement a curriculum grounded in progressive teaching philosophies;
- Effective in how they communicate both with other Lead and Assistant teachers
- Open to and receptive to constructive feedback, and a good team player;
- Experienced in creating an environment conducive to imaginative play, and has experience creating age appropriate art and sensory activities;
- Experienced with documentation, and able to document the child's process both orally and with written documentation;
- Focused on meaningful play through hands-on learning.
All candidates must have at least 3 years experience working in an early childhood setting, and have their BA in early childhood education.
All candidates must have their NY teaching certification in early childhood education, PreK -2nd grade.
The starting salary for this position is $65,000 a year with a signing bonus, and also include a a stipend towards health insurance.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Early Childhood education: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person