Preschool Teacher Jobs in New York

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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Casual Early Childhood Educator/Assistant (RECE/ECA)

  • Queens Village, NY
  • moments ago
  • Queens Village, NY
  • moments ago

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids!...

Special Education Early Childhood Teacher

  • Monticello, NY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Monticello, NY
  • 16 hours ago

Seeking a special education teacher for our Univeral Preschool Program The Monticello Central School District is in Sullivan County, NY, centrally located between New York City, Albany, and the Pocono...

Child Care Teacher - Preschool East 64th

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Childhood Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree Elementary Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree OR 90 or more college credits in ECE and one year classroom experience teaching children Join us...

Toddler Teacher

  • Fresh Meadows, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresh Meadows, NY
  • 1 day ago

Education A Baccalaureate or higher degree in one of the following: Early Childhood Education Child Psychology, so long as the person has 12 credits specific to early childhood Child Development, so...

Infant/Toddler Teacher

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Queens Child Learning Center seeks F/T Head Teacher for our 1 to 2 year old classroom with the following qualifications: Associate's (AA or AS) degree in early childhood education OR Child Development...

Teacher Head Start - Full Time; 5438-203N

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 2 days 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....

Early Learning Teacher Assistant - 21 Liberty

  • Monticello, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Monticello, NY
  • 3 days ago

Early Learning Teacher Assistant - 21 Liberty Monticello, NY ( Description WHO WE ARE:Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early...

Preschool Teacher

  • Hempstead, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Hempstead, NY
  • 3 days ago

Stay current with best practices in early childhood education, special education, and childhood development....

Mandarin Montessori Infant Toddler Teacher

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

deeply about our work Requirements Montessori teaching experience required Education: Bachelors Degree in Education or a related field (Masters preferred) or candidates that meet the requirements of a Preschool...

Early Head Start Teacher

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 5 days ago

Requirements and Education: CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) OR Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field Up to and including 6 months of experience...

Lead Toddler Teacher

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 5 days ago

Lead Toddler Teacher Job Details Job Location Schenectady JCC - Schenectady, NY Position Type Full Time Salary Range $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly Description Description A Lead Teacher is responsible...

Experienced Preschool Teacher

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • 5 days 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....

Lead Teacher/ Pre-K Teacher

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 6 days ago

Must have at least a Bachelor's degree in education and/or credits and pursuing a Degree in Early Childhood Education. Must love working with children....

Head Start Teacher

  • Troy, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Troy, NY
  • 6 days ago

Candidate Qualifications:AAS or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education Previous experience working with children Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Office of Children and Family...

Early Head Start Teacher

  • Troy, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Troy, NY
  • 6 days ago

$20/hr with CDA ~$22/hr with associate's degreeMonday-Friday 730am-3pm Casual Dress CodeHealthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts) *Cash payment of three...

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in New York

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
6.8%
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
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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