Head Preschool Teacher

Position Summary

The Lead Teacher at Tri-Village Nursery School is responsible for creating and leading a safe, nurturing, and

engaging classroom environment for preschool-aged children, intentionally shaping their early school

experiences into positive, confidence-building ones.

The Lead Teacher oversees the daily operations of the classroom, including supervising assistant teachers and

volunteers, maintaining a well-organized and stimulating learning space, and ensuring the safety and

well-being of all students. They build strong partnerships with families through consistent communication

and parent teacher conferences.

In addition, the Lead Teacher collaborates with school leadership and fellow staff and the Board of Trustees.

The Lead teacher participates in school events and professional development as outlined in the contract. The

Lead teacher contributes to the overall mission and community of the school.

Workplace Summary

Founded in 1946, TVN is a cooperative, non-discriminatory, secular, non-profit, preschool located in the

town of Bethlehem, hamlet of Delmar, New York. TVN is unique as a cooperative school in the capital

district area, offering parents and families varied opportunities for meaningful roles in their children' s

educational process and social experiences, as well as strong connectedness within our school community.

TVN is governed by a parent-led board whose members work closely with directors and staff.

TVN offers classes for 3- and 4-year-olds which focus on creating an early love of learning rooted in

child-centered creative play and experimentation. Classes are led by a lead teacher and assistant teacher team,

and are usually accompanied by a classroom helper volunteer for the day. Classroom helpers are generally

family members or close others to the students who assist with daily tasks, affording excellent student/teacher

ratios; the role is one example of family involvement in the cooperative. Students leave TVN well-prepared

for kindergarten.

TVN seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative, and caring individuals who would like to join our

tight-knit team and continue to build on decades of successful service to the children and families of our

community.

Position Overview

● Role: Lead Teacher

● Schedule:

○ 4 days (Mon–Thurs)

○ Class hours: 9:20 AM – 12:20 PM

○ Must arrive no later than 15 minutes before class start time

○ Compensated Prep Time: 1.5 hours per day

● Start Date : Paid Prep Time beginning Aug 17th (remote)

● Official School Year Start and End Dates: September 8, 2026 - June 3, 2027

● Calendar: Closely follows the Bethlehem Central School District (BCSD) school calendar holidays

and breaks

● Salary Range: $16,000-$18,000, commensurate with experience

● Benefits: Paid PTO/sick time

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

A qualified candidate will:

● Display professionalism, enthusiasm, positivity, warmth, and responsiveness

● Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills

● Demonstrate abilities to effectively collaborate with co-workers, school leadership, the Board of

Trustees and TVN families

● Be able to provide examples of self-directed efforts to learn, improve, and contribute to their own

professional growth in the field of education

● Possess experience managing confidential information with professionalism

● Demonstrate the ability to multitask in a dynamic school environment

● Have comfort using digital platforms (Google Workspace & Bloomz)

● Be able to ensure safety in the classroom for all students

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:

● Three years of experience in early childhood field

● Associate’s Degree

Preferred Education/Experience Requirements:

● Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field)

● New York State Teaching Certification

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead & Inspire

● Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive and engaging classroom environment

● Lead, supervise and mentor assistant teachers and parent volunteers

● Ensure the safety and well-being of all students in all settings

Teach & Plan

● Design and implement a developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum

● Plan daily activities that support social, emotional, and cognitive growth

● Refresh classroom materials and environment to reflect themes and student interests

Partner with Families

● Build strong, respectful relationships with families

● Share classroom highlights and updates via communication platforms (minimum weekly)

● Conduct parent-teacher conferences (1x a year) and provide progress updates (2x a year)

Operate & Collaborate

● Maintain an organized, clean, and stimulating classroom environment

● Prepare lesson plans and materials in advance

● Provide lesson plans for planned and unplanned absences

● Complete required NYS trainings and certifications

● Maintain current CPR & First Aid certification

● Attend staff meetings (1x month afterschool), school events, and professional development as outlined in

the contract

● Collaborate with staff, school administrators and the Board of Trustees to support school goals

● Attend monthly Board of Trustees meetings and/or review the meeting minutes if unable to attend

● Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations and carry out designated emergency safety

plans

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

[email protected]

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Interviews Begin: May

Pay: $22.00 - $23.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person