- Company: 82nd Street Academics
- Location: Jackson Heights, Queens
- Salary: $2,026–$2,027/wk
- Full Time
- Jackson Heights, Queens
- $2,026–$2,027/wk
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- $2,026–$2,027/wk
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82Nd Street Academics is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Teacher to lead a Universal Pre-K classroom in Jackson Heights, Queens, guiding our youngest learners through a foundational year of growth and discovery.
About the Role
As the Early Childhood Teacher and Lead Teacher for our Universal Pre-K (UPK) program, you will shape a warm, welcoming, and intellectually engaging classroom in Jackson Heights, Queens. This is a central role in the early learning experience, and your daily leadership will set the tone for how children explore, play, and build the skills that carry them forward.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and lead a nurturing, inclusive classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn.
- Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) standards and curriculum.
- Foster early literacy, numeracy, social-emotional growth, and curiosity through hands-on, play-based instruction.
- Observe and document student progress, adapting activities to meet a range of learning needs.
- Partner with families, co-teachers, and program staff to support each child's development.
- Maintain an organized, stimulating, and well-managed learning environment.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience teaching in an early childhood or pre-kindergarten setting.
- Strong knowledge of NYCDOE standards and early childhood curriculum frameworks.
- A passionate, collaborative approach to working with young children and colleagues.
- Excellent classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to building an inclusive environment that respects every learner.
About 82Nd Street Academics
82Nd Street Academics is a community-rooted education organization serving children and families in Jackson Heights, Queens. Through our Universal Pre-K program, we are dedicated to creating supportive, high-quality early learning experiences that prepare children for lifelong success. We value educators who bring warmth, dedication, and a genuine love of teaching to their classrooms.
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- Role Early Childhood Teacher
- Employer 82nd Street Academics
- Location Jackson Heights, Queens
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $2,026–$2,027/wk
- Posted April 18, 2026
- Apply by 2026-07-29
- Country context US
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- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
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