Overview
Early Childhood Teacher Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at The Studio School NYC
Title: Early Childhood Teacher
Company: The Studio School NYC
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
About The Studio School
Founded in 1971, The Studio School serves children from preschool through eighth grade. Learning here is relationship-driven, interdisciplinary, and grounded in child development. We focus on thinking, feeling, and learning as an integrated process, with strong attention to the individual and the group.
The Role
The Studio School is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Head Teacher for our mixed-age Fours and Fives classroom. This role leads a supported teaching team and sets the tone for a calm, structured, and emotionally grounded classroom where children feel safe, challenged, and known.
This is a hands-on teaching role for someone who loves early childhood, understands group dynamics, and brings steady leadership to the classroom.
Classroom Overview
- Mixed-age Fours and Fives
- 16–18 students currently; 14–16 projected next year
- Team includes a Head Teacher, Assistant Teacher, and additional special education support
- Strong administrative and instructional support
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily classroom instruction using an interdisciplinary, developmentally informed approach
- Establish clear routines, expectations, and boundaries that support independence and emotional regulation
- Facilitate group-based learning with attention to thinking, feeling, and collaboration
- Teach PE as part of the classroom program
- Observe, document, and assess student growth using narrative and developmental assessment, not grades
- Collaborate closely with learning support staff to meet diverse needs
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with families
- Supervise and partner with the Assistant Teacher and support staff
- Prepare the classroom daily and plan after school
- Participate in weekly meetings and occasional school events outside the student day
Schedule
- Fully onsite
- Student day: 8:30 AM–2:45 PM
- Teacher workday typically begins around 7:50 AM and ends once the classroom is set for the next day
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of early childhood teaching experience
- Master’s degree in Education required
- Master’s degree in Special Education preferred
- Strong knowledge of child development
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Commitment to reflection, feedback, and professional growth
- Teaching license or relevant coursework preferred
What Makes Someone Successful Here
- Reliable and consistent
- Emotionally steady and calm under pressure
- Clear authority paired with warmth
- Strong judgment and professionalism
- Genuine love of teaching young children and helping them grow
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $62,000–$72,000
- Paid monthly, year-round
- Health and vision benefits with two plan options
Why The Studio School
This is a school for educators who want to grow, think deeply about their practice, and work closely with children and colleagues. Administration is hands-on, classrooms are well-supported, and teachers are trusted to do meaningful work.
Additional Job Application Terms
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