Early Childhood Education Specialist

$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 that integrates movement and sensory elements to sustain high engagement and support four-year-olds learning through varied modalities
• Conduct real-time observation and documentation: Record objective, same-day notes aligned with developmental domains, then refresh each child's milestone tracking weekly
• Apply data to inform teaching: Review weekly documentation to pinpoint each child's next developmental step and design responsive instructional strategies
• Develop personalized activity modifications based on individual motivation and interests, incorporate one explicit developmental target, and reassess outcomes within two weeks
• Support children navigating frustration by modeling calm co-regulation and providing emotional coaching instead of reactive behavior management
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with families regarding student progress, daily routines, and any developing concerns

• Approach Pre-K as custodial care rather than purposeful early education
• Default to scripted worksheets or compliance-focused instruction as your primary teaching method
• Spend the majority of your day overseeing academic applications instead of facilitating live, experiential learning
• Resort to reactive behavior management rather than employing calm co-regulation and emotional coaching techniques

Ensure NYC Pre-K children develop a love of school while showing accelerated early-learning growth 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 working with children aged 3–5 in a structured group environment (classroom-based, not exclusively one-on-one care)
• Documented success leading play-based learning that produces visible developmental advances
• Verified ability to record developmental milestones objectively and reliably on a weekly schedule using a structured framework or assessment rubric
• Exceptional relationship-building and emotional sensitivity: Capacity to establish trust rapidly, interpret emotional signals with accuracy, and leverage personalized motivators to drive engagement
• Co-regulation and frustration support: Assist children through emotional surges using composed modeling and systematic emotional coaching
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship
• Available to work full-time on-site in New York City, NY