Preschool Teacher Jobs in New York, NY

A Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in elementary education, providing early childhood education and care to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. They are responsible for creating lesson plans and curricula focused on different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. They use games, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and physical activities to engage children and make learning fun. Preschool Teachers also monitor and assess a child's progress, while ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment.

Preschool Teachers should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and co-workers. They should be patient, creative, and have the ability to inspire and motivate children. A degree in early childhood education is typically required. They also need to have specific certifications like a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credentials. Before becoming a Preschool Teacher, individuals might work as a childcare worker, teacher's aide, or even as a nanny, which offers valuable experience in managing and caring for children.

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Prekindergarten Teachers and Teacher Aides

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

School Professionals is currently seeking effective, committed, and resourceful teachers and teacher aides for our Universal Prekindergarten programs. But, if that describes you, what can School...

Teacher Head Start - Full Time; 5438-203-N

  • Brooklyn, NY (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (4 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

or 24 credits in Education or Early Childhood Education for Degree in unrelated field. • MA/MS in Early Childhood Education or N.Y.S....

Universal Pre-K Teacher

  • North Tarrytown, NY (24 miles from New York, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • North Tarrytown, NY (24 miles from New York, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

Job Number: TARN... Start Date: 2019-08-28T00:00:00 End Date: 2019-08-23T00:00:00 Description: Application Type Name: Teacher District Name: Public Schools of theTarrytowns Region Name: Lower...

Certified Teacher - Preschool

  • Montclair, NJ (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Montclair, NJ (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Behavioral Assessment Link The Certified Teacher-Preschool serves as a member of the Montclair Y staff team and therefore should maintain the qualifications for teacher status as listed in the New Jersey...

Preschool Teacher

  • Parsippany, NJ (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discounts Vision insurance We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our team....

Experienced Infant/Toddler teacher

  • East Rutherford, NJ (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Rutherford, NJ (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

If you are a caring and creative individual passionate about working with preschool children, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Lead Preschool Teacher opportunity....

Assistant Preschool Teacher - FT and PT Positions available

  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our team....

Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant

  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Childhood Education or related field preferred....

Toddler Teacher -2Yrs Old

  • Springfield Gardens, NY (14 miles from New York, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield Gardens, NY (14 miles from New York, NY)
  • 3 days ago

QUALIFICATION: Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education OR is currently enrolled in a Master's Program for Early Childhood Education (USA). - Must be able to work in USA -Fingerprint will be required...

Lead Teacher Preschool - Cumbo

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications: Position requires BA/BS, preferably in Early Childhood Education and preferably with a NYS Certification N-6....

Aftercare Assistant Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications At least a high school diploma; associate's degree or higher in early childhood education preferred....

Pre-School Teacher (Certified) FC2

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications: Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3 Standard Certificate, CE or CEAS Familiarity with ECERS, NAEYC, Creative Curriculum preferred Strong oral and written English language skills Bilingual...

German speaking Early Childhood Educator with degree

  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Teaching Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field Strong knowledge of child development, emergent curriculum, and language immersion...

Preschool Assistant Teacher - Part Time

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

This teacher will assist in the preschool classrooms (ages 2 - 5 years old) in the after school program....

Lead Preschool Teacher (NYS-Certified, 3-Year-Olds Program)

  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Lead Preschool Teacher (NYS-Certified, 3-Year-Olds Program) Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY $78,000$85,000/year + health stipend Full-time | SeptJune (optional summer hours) Ladybug Preschool is a warm,...

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in New York, NY

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in New York, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
High School or GED
6.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Preschool Teachers in New York, NY
Less than 1 year
34.7%
1-2 years
32.5%
None
16.2%
2-4 years
13.8%
4-6 years
2.8%


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