Early Childhood Educator

$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)

• Plan and lead play-based learning sessions lasting 30–60 minutes that foster joy, emotional security, and quantifiable developmental progress
• Build a classroom environment rich in movement and sensory experiences that sustains high engagement and supports four-year-olds learning through varied modalities
• Conduct real-time observation and documentation: Record same-day, factual notes aligned with developmental domains, then refresh each child's milestone tracker on a weekly basis
• Let data inform your teaching: Review weekly documentation to pinpoint each child's next developmental threshold and design responsive instructional strategies
• Create personalized, interest-driven activity modifications for each child, incorporate one specific developmental target, and reassess outcomes within a two-week window
• Support children navigating frustration through gentle co-regulation and emotional guidance instead of reactive discipline methods
• Share updates on student development, daily routines, and any emerging observations clearly and proactively with families

• Approach PreK as babysitting rather than purposeful early learning
• Default to scripted worksheets or compliance-focused methods as your primary teaching strategy
• Spend most of your day supervising academic apps rather than facilitating live, tactile learning experiences
• Apply reactive behavior management instead of calm co-regulation and emotional guidance

Ensure NYC Pre-K children develop a love for school while showing accelerated early-learning gains through purposeful play.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, OR CDA/Montessori/Reggio credential
• At least 2 years of experience working with 3–5-year-olds in a structured group environment (classroom setting, not exclusively one-on-one care)
• Documented success leading play-based learning that produces visible developmental gains
• Verified ability to record developmental milestones objectively and reliably on a weekly schedule using a structured framework or rubric
• Exceptional relationship-building and emotional sensitivity: Capacity to establish trust rapidly, interpret emotional signals precisely, and leverage personalized motivators to drive engagement
• Co-regulation and frustration support: Assist children through emotional escalations using composed modeling and systematic emotional coaching
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Available to work full-time on-site in New York City, NY