Preschool Teacher, Maternity Leave Replacement

TriBeCa Community School, a preschool in Downtown Manhattan, seeks a classroom teacher for the school year (2s or 4s/5s). This position will start in January 2027 and ends June 2027. It is possible that this position will extend through the following academic year. The daily schedule for teachers is 8:00am-3pm, 5 days/week. Teachers work on a collaborative team of 3 teachers.

We are seeking creative, team-oriented teachers who

• See themselves as learners and researchers alongside children.
• Are careful observers and listeners of children.
• Will create positive, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing an inquiry-based curriculum, guided by theories of constructivism and social constructivism.
• Documenting the process and elevate the visibility of children’s ideas and theories
• Communicating with families daily regarding the classroom work and learning
• Conducting parent-teacher conferences twice per year
• Conducting curriculum night / parent workshop events twice per year
• Engaging thoughtfully and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and parents
• Reflecting on own teaching practice; developing and working toward goals.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a classroom teacher
• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Skilled in Mac programs, video, photography and editing programs, or willingness to learn.
• Available 8-3, M-F

Salary and Benefits

• Salary is based on education and experience
• Eligible for health insurance, pre-tax transit benefits, and 401k retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities

To apply, email your resume and a cover letter to

About TriBeCa Community School

TriBeCa Community School is Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in Downtown Manhattan. TriBeCa Community School is founded on the theories and principles of constructivism, social-constructivism, and the highly regarded Reggio Emilia Approach to early childhood education. We serve children ages 2-5 in half, extended, and full day programs. We believe that children are born with a natural curiosity about the world, and that cultivating this curiosity with careful listening and support is the key to successful lifelong learning. At TriBeCa Community School, we seek to accomplish this by providing children with meaningful experiences for play and exploration, while nourishing their potential as individuals. Through the use of painting, sculpting, music, science, storytelling, theatre and other forms of self-expression, children are taught to give voice to their thoughts and ideas, as well as share their newfound discoveries and understandings.