Preschool Teacher

Job Title: Preschool Teacher
Location: Shorashim Preschool Academy / Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation
Schedule: Academic year 2026-2027 / Five days per week 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (with option to extend)
Reports To: Preschool Director

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Shorashim Preschool Academy is an OCFS licensed school serving around 100 children ages 16 months-5 years old. This job is a 10-month position. You will be required to implement a developmentally appropriate and progressive curriculum, balanced in play and educator directed activities. You will work in a team of two - three educators. This position will report directly to the Director and Assistant Director of the preschool. Becoming part of the faculty of educators requires each individual to remain self-aware and self-reflective in forming and evaluating professional goals to develop in their role.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Collaborate in the planning, preparing, and implementing curriculum.    
• Work with the teaching team to prepare all necessary materials, and maintain classroom cleanliness, and organization.
• Assist in parent communications such as check in calls, conferences, and daily/weekly updates on Remini platform.
• Participate in report writing.
• Work with children in whole groups, small groups, and individually. 
• Implement and reinforce agreed upon management strategies.
• Work cooperatively with all staff and teaching partners.
• Collaborate with directors and co-teachers to create goals that target professional growth and development.
• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in Shorashim Preschool Academy’s staff handbook as well as the Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation handbook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Facilitate learning across various environments and situations such as: communicating at eye level, sitting on the floor or at child sized tables to engaging with students, lifting a child in duress, offering a lap to a child in need.
• Toileting is an integral aspect of the developmental learning process at Shorashim. Educators need to be prepared to change diapers for all students. This includes lifting children onto a changing table or toilet seat as needed.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required OR a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or another OCFS-recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period, plus at least one year of experience in caring for children.
• Experience in an Early Childhood setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Maintaining a friendly and positive attitude and behavior at all times.
• Some comfort with technology
  In addition to formal qualifications above, all staff in OCFS-licensed programs must complete a minimum of 30 hours of professional training every two years. The first 15 hours must be completed within the first six months of employment/licensing.

COMPENSATION: Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
Send resume & cover letter to [email protected]