Early Childhood Head Teacher

Job overview

The Early Childhood Head Teacher role is onsite in New York, NY, with compensation of $50,000–$70,000 per year. Manhattan Day School is a Modern Orthodox Jewish day school on the Upper West Side, and its Early Childhood program emphasizes relationship-based learning, developmentally responsive practice, joyful exploration, and family partnership. The teacher leads a classroom and designs developmentally appropriate curriculum to support children’s academic, social, and emotional growth. The role also works closely with assistant teachers, specialists, administrators, and families to contribute to a positive school culture.

What you'll do

• Lead a classroom community
• design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum
• support children’s academic, social, and emotional growth
• collaborate with assistant teachers, specialists, and administrators
• communicate with families
• participate in team meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early childhood head teacher

new york ny

manhattan day school

full-time

early childhood education

classroom leadership

child development

play-based learning

family partnership

curriculum design

$50k–$70k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, with a master’s preferred, and 2–5+ years of early childhood classroom teaching experience.

About the employer

Manhattan Day School is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.