Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Job overview

The Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher role is an onsite, full-time position in New York, NY, paying $62,279–$77,455 per year. Fort George Community Services’ early childhood programs focus on supporting children and strengthening families. The teacher leads a classroom for children around age three, creating a safe and engaging environment that supports school readiness, social-emotional development, and family engagement. The role includes planning learning experiences, tracking children’s progress, and working with families and education staff to support developmental needs.

What you'll do

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum
• foster literacy, language, numeracy, social-emotional, and problem-solving skills
• create an inclusive classroom
• observe and document progress using Teaching Strategies GOLD and other tools
• develop learning goals and lesson plans
• partner with families
• maintain classroom safety and organization
• collaborate with staff and specialists
• supervise children during activities, meals, outdoor play, and field trips.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

universal pre-kindergarten teacher

early childhood education

classroom lead

school readiness

child development

family engagement

teaching strategies gold

new york ny

fort george community services

$62,279–$77,455/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and DOE-designated holidays
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• professional growth and development opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree, New York State Birth–Grade 2 teacher certification, and compliance with New York City Health Code Article 47.13.

About the employer

FORT GEORGE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.