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 opportunities, sustaining high engagement and enabling four-year-olds to absorb learning through diverse channels
• Conduct live observation and documentation: Record same-day objective notes linked to developmental domains, updating each child's milestone tracking weekly
• Leverage data to inform teaching: Review weekly documentation to pinpoint each child's next developmental step and design targeted instructional responses
• Craft personalized activity modifications grounded in each child's unique interests, integrate one specific developmental target, and reassess outcomes within a two-week window
• Support children through moments of frustration by modeling calm co-regulation and applying structured emotional coaching instead of reactive discipline
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with families regarding student development, daily routines, and any emerging areas of attention

• Approach Pre-K as simple childcare rather than purposeful early education
• Default to scripted worksheets or compliance-focused methods as your primary teaching strategy
• Spend most of your time overseeing academic applications rather than facilitating active, hands-on experiences
• Substitute calm co-regulation and emotional coaching with reactive behavior management

Ensure NYC Pre-K students develop a genuine love for school while exhibiting accelerated early-learning gains through purposeful play.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, OR valid CDA/Montessori/Reggio certification
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with 3–5-year-old children in a structured group environment (classroom setting, not exclusively individual care)
• Documented success leading play-based learning that produces visible developmental advancement
• Confirmed ability to record developmental milestones objectively and reliably on a weekly schedule using an established framework or assessment tool
• Strong relational and emotional attunement skills: Capacity to establish trust rapidly, interpret emotional signals precisely, and apply personalized motivators to foster engagement
• Co-regulation and frustration support: Assist children through emotional challenges using calm demonstration and systematic emotional guidance
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship
• Available to work full-time on-site in New York City, NY