Preschool Head Teacher - The ECC at Temple Beth Shalom

Temple Beth Shalom ECC - Hasting on Hudson NY

Lead Teacher Job Description:

The Early Childhood Center (ECC) at Temple Beth Shalom is currently accepting applications for PART TIME lead teachers in our classrooms (ages 2-5) for the 2025-2026 school year. This position is for the morning program (8am-12pm) with the opportunity for extended hours to 3pm. 

The ECC at TBS is a vibrant, creative and nurturing preschool program in the heart of Hastings on Hudson, NY.  Our school is an incredibly important piece of our congregation’s history and future, as it is our belief that supporting children and families in today’s world will lead to stronger communities. Our ECC is a developmentally appropriate high quality program which provides a rich early learning experience based on Jewish values and traditions. Our classrooms utilize a play-based and process learning approach in creating and implementing activities that promote constructive learning. All of our teachers are highly engaged, committed and passionate about working with children. As a faculty, we are dedicated life-long learners, focused on continued education and evolving our program to meet the needs of our children. Our program supports a Team Teaching model, which means all of our teachers are collaborators and enjoy working closely with others. 

We are proud of our school and professional culture; the right applicant will read this and think “that’s me!”...

• Dedicated to working with children, connecting with children, and committed to their social-emotional growth and development.
• Believe in whole family systems and supporting families through their children.
• Enjoys working in a team setting, requiring collaboration, communication and respect (no job too big, or too small!)
• Support the lead teacher in designing engaging and innovative plans/curriculum.
• Interest in nature play and gardening.  
• Tech-savvy and able to support lead teacher in management of our parent communication app, Bloomz, create Google sign-ups and spreadsheets, explore new avenues for communication, and manage media and photos of the classroom (assist in photo/video editing a plus)

 Requirements:

• At least 5 years in a classroom setting (elementary or preschool); experience with PreK programs during that time is preferred.

• Strong background in creating and implementing lesson plans and curriculum.

• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for children 2-5 years old

• A degree in Early Childhood or a related field; Graduate level preferred.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education.

• Special Education background or experience with CPSE systems is preferred.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of OCFS regulations, safety and supervision.

• Available M-F, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm, plus any school events (back to school night, parent evenings, etc which would be announced in advance).

• Able to perform all physical tasks, including moving from the floor to standing, lifting objects, cleaning/disinfecting materials and setting up classrooms, moving light furniture and actively monitoring classrooms and outdoor spaces.

• Fingerprints, background check, references, New York State paperwork and 5 hours of mandatory training before start date.

Temple Beth Shalom is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability or marital status.