PreK Guide II

$120,000 USD/year ^{Pay is set based on global value, not the local market. Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks}  ($60 USD/hour)

• Design and facilitate 30–60 minute play-based learning blocks that build joy, emotional safety, and measurable developmental growth
• Create a movement- and sensory-friendly classroom that keeps engagement high and allows four-year-olds to learn through multiple modalities
• Observe and document in real time: Capture same-day, objective notes tied to developmental domains, then update each child's milestone record weekly
• Use data to drive instruction: Analyze weekly documentation to identify each child's next growth edge and plan responsive learning moves
• Design individualized, motivation-based activity adjustments rooted in each child's interests, embed one clear developmental goal, and re-check impact within two weeks
• Guide children through frustration using calm co-regulation and emotional coaching rather than reactive behavior control
• Communicate student growth, routines, and emerging concerns clearly and proactively with families

• Treat PreK as childcare rather than intentional early education
• Rely on scripted worksheets or compliance-driven instruction as your default approach
• Spend your day primarily monitoring academic apps instead of leading live, hands-on learning
• Use reactive behavior control in place of calm co-regulation and emotional coaching

Make sure NYC Pre-K kids learn to love school while demonstrating accelerated early-learning progression through intentional play.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, OR CDA/Montessori/Reggio credential
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with 3–5-year-olds in a structured group setting (classroom, not solely one-on-one care)
• Demonstrated success facilitating play-based learning that drives observable developmental growth
• Proven ability to document developmental milestones objectively and consistently on a weekly cadence using a structured framework or rubric
• Strong relationship-building and emotional attunement: Ability to build trust quickly, read emotional cues accurately, and use individualized motivators to unlock engagement
• Co-regulation and frustration scaffolding: Guide children through emotional spikes using calm modeling and structured emotional coaching
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Ability to work full-time on-site in New York City, NY