Head Preschool Teacher at Kane Street Synaoguge

About Kane Street Kids
Kane Street Kids is a progressive, intimate Jewish preschool in Cobble Hill dedicated to building a community where all children and families feel safe and connected. We welcome families and teachers from both Jewish and non-Jewish backgrounds; everyone belongs here.

About the position
Kane Street Kids seeks qualified, dynamic, patient, and collaborative Head Teachers for our 3s and Pre-K programs for the 2025-26 school year. This position is full-time, with teachers working 34 hours a week between Monday-Friday.

Details
The start date for this position will be August 25, 2025. The last day of the term for the 2025-26 school year will be June 12, 2026, with the opportunity to extend through the end of June for our summer camp program. Teachers are paid biweekly over a 12-month period. Medical, vision, dental, and other benefits are available to full-time employees. Teachers do not need to be Jewish to apply, but we ask that all staff is comfortable learning and teaching about Jewish holidays and traditions.

Responsibilities
Head teachers will lead a classroom of up to 14 children with the support of an assistant teacher. A Head Teacher's responsibilities include:
-The safety and wellbeing of every child in your classroom based on protocols put forth by the school and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
-Curriculum planning and implementing developmentally-appropriate, differentiated emergent curriculum.
-Attendance at staff meetings and professional development/trainings.
-Ensuring positive guidance of children’s behavior and group management.
-Regular communication with parents throughout the year, via newsletters, email, communication app, and printed materials.
-Regular communication with Assistant Teacher, including planning and providing feedback.
-Classroom visits by students and their families and family orientations prior to the beginning of the school year.
-Student progress reports (twice annually) and Parent/Teacher Conferences (three times annually).
-Two special events outside of regular teaching hours.
-Classroom set-up and maintenance which includes keeping toys and surfaces clean and sanitized.
-All general tasks involved in the smooth running of a creative, developmentally-appropriate classroom.
-Teach remotely as may be required.
-Act in accordance with the school philosophy. You are encouraged to learn more about us before applying by visiting our website at Kanestreetkids.org
All Head Teachers will need to complete online trainings in health and safety and other topics, consent to a background check and fingerprinting through the DOHMH, and submit a completed health form and other paperwork for their files. Files must be complete before you may begin working in the classroom.

Qualifications
Required:
Bachelors degree required. (If Bachelor's degree is not in Early Childhood Education, candidates must show proof of enrollment in an Early Childhood Education college or university program.)
2-5 years experience working with young children ages 2-5 in a formal setting (classroom, camp, daycare).
Openness to feedback and learning around teaching and instruction.
Interest in using emergent curriculum techniques and implementing identity-based studies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Punctuality and reliability.
Experience collaborating with families of young children.
Kind, loving, patient demeanor with children ages 2-5.

Preferred:
Head/Lead Teaching experience.
Familiarity or experience with implementing Reggio-Inspired emergent curriculum.
Proficient in Google Drive and SeeSaw.
Experience mentoring or supervising an assistant teacher.

Compensation
The annual compensation for this position ranges from $50,000-$53,500 and is based on experience and degrees earned.

What to submit
Please send a cover letter describing what you find rewarding and what you find challenging about working with young children as well as a resume to post-679120bc178ad2b04286b512-1737564556@apply.jewishstaffing.com with the subject: Kane Street Kids Head Teacher Application 2025-26.