🌟 Join Our Team as a Lead 2yr & 3yr old Preschool Camp Teacher at The Art Farm NYC! 🌟
💵 Compensation: $20 - $25 per hour, based on experience and credentials
🕒 Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
⏰ Summer Camp Dates: June 23, 2025 – August 15, 2025
📍Location: The Art Farm NYC Center: 431 E 91st St, 2nd Fl

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

🎉 Engaging, Hands-On Learning Environment
💼 Great Opportunity for Experienced Preschool Teachers
🌿 Work with Animals, Nature, and Science
🌈 Creative Freedom in the Classroom

About the Role:

Are you an energetic, nurturing, and organized educator with a passion for early childhood development? Join The Art Farm NYC at our center-based preschool location, where we focus on children ages 2-3. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative teacher to lead a classroom in a warm, dynamic environment designed for our youngest learners.

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will guide toddlers through a thoughtfully designed curriculum that promotes hands-on learning, creativity, and exploration. You’ll create a safe, nurturing classroom where children can thrive socially, emotionally, and cognitively—both indoors and outdoors.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Must have one of the following:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field,

  • New York State Teacher Certification, or

  • An approved study plan for completing an education degree.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years teaching young children (under 6), with at least 1 year in a lead teaching role in a preschool or early childhood setting.

• Passion & Creativity: Enthusiastic about facilitating learning through science, nature, art, and interactive play. Able to bring new, creative ideas to the curriculum.

• Flexibility & Energy: Comfortable with outdoor activities and excited about creating engaging experiences for toddlers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a classroom of children ages 2-3.

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with our curriculum.

• Facilitate hands-on activities including art, nature exploration, science, and cooking.

• Supervise daily outdoor play and physical activities.

• Maintain a safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment.

• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and the teaching team.

• Participate in all required trainings, screenings, and fingerprinting.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about early childhood education and toddler development.

• Experienced in managing preschool-age children in a group classroom setting.

• Friendly, organized, and nurturing with excellent teamwork skills.

• Enjoys outdoor play and is comfortable leading physical activities.

Ready to inspire and nurture our littlest learners in a supportive, vibrant center-based preschool?

Apply Today and Join The Art Farm NYC! 🌟