Senior 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 30–60 minute play-centered learning sessions that cultivate joy, emotional security, and quantifiable developmental progress
• Build a classroom environment that supports movement and sensory exploration, sustaining high engagement and enabling four-year-olds to learn through diverse modalities
• Observe and record in the moment: Collect same-day, objective observations linked to developmental domains, then refresh each child's milestone tracking weekly
• Let data inform your teaching: Review weekly records to pinpoint each child's next developmental threshold and design responsive instructional strategies
• Craft individualized, interest-driven activity modifications based on what motivates each child, integrate one focused developmental objective, and reassess effectiveness within two weeks
• Support children navigating frustration through calm co-regulation and emotional guidance rather than reactive behavioral management
• Share student progress, daily rhythms, and developing concerns with families in a clear and proactive manner

• Approach Pre-K as custodial care instead of purposeful early education
• Default to scripted worksheets or compliance-focused teaching methods
• Spend most of your day supervising academic apps rather than delivering live, experiential learning
• Apply reactive behavior management instead of calm co-regulation and emotional coaching

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 hands-on experience with 3–5-year-olds in a structured group environment (classroom setting, not exclusively individual care)
• Documented success leading play-based learning that produces visible developmental advancement
• Confirmed capacity to record developmental milestones objectively and reliably on a weekly basis using a structured framework or rubric
• Strong relational and emotional attunement skills: Capacity to establish trust rapidly, interpret emotional signals accurately, and apply personalized motivators to spark engagement
• Co-regulation and frustration support: Assist children through emotional escalation using composed modeling and systematic emotional coaching
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without need for sponsorship
• Available to work full-time on-site in New York City, NY