Teacher -3K for All - St. Elizabeth School - Manhattan

Company: Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 3K for All Lead Teacher 2026 - St. Elizabeth School - Manhattan - Immediate Opening St. Elizabeth School, serving the Washington Heights area of Manhattan is hiring a Lead Teacher for the 3K for All for the reminder of the 2026 school year. Join a team of dedicated early childhood educators who provide high quality programming and support to the children and families they serve. QUALIFICATIONS AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or related field Strong written and verbal communication skills One of the following New York State teaching certificates: Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2); Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 (N-6); Prekindergarten - Grade 6 (P-6); or Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2) OR Candidates on an approved Study Plan leading to NYS B-2 certification are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a degree in another field and experience in an Early Childhood classroom may be eligible. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES As part of the Catholic school community serving in one of our 3K for All programs, the lead teacher candidate will be expected to take on a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to: Provide students with an age-appropriate nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment to support their social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development Provide classroom instruction and facilitate engaging learning experiences based on Creative Curriculum Units of Study Develop unit, weekly and individualized lesson plans in line with program goals and policies Differentiate instruction to build upon individual strengths and interests of each child. Regularly assess the progress of each child and document observations and evidence; use the data to plan for instruction Implement positive behavior management support in keeping with Archdiocesan and NYC DOE guidelines. Work closely with school administration, Archdiocesan and NYC DOE coaches and teaching partners to provide high quality early childhood instruction. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Expectations: Provide services to all children and families with respect, compassion and confidentiality while exhibiting knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational, cultural and socio-economic needs of the children and families served in the program Guide and collaborate with the teacher assistants and aides Participate in Professional Development sessions as provided by the NYC DOE and the Archdiocesan Office of Early Childhood. Communicate regularly with families to support the extension of learning at home as per the program protocols Respond to parent concerns and requests with professionalism and as a partner in the education of each child Actively support the goals of the school and program through collaborative teamwork with colleagues Continually seek and participate in opportunities to develop as an early childhood professional Other: Salary is based on a 180 day schedule, September through June. Mid year salaries will be adjusted according to the work days left in the school year. Salary determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits are comprehensive Additional Article 43 documentation required at time of hiring Position starts Immediately Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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