Job Description

JOB TITLE: 2’s Head Teacher

DESCRIPTION OF PARK AVENUE SYNAGOGUE: Park Avenue Synagogue (PAS) is one of the largest congregations in North America. Located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the synagogue includes a staff of more than 180 talented individuals, who together with a world-class clergy team, serve a membership of over 2,000 households. Our thriving Adult Programming, Early Childhood Center, Congregational School, Youth, and Young Family Education departments provide high-quality and inclusive Jewish educational, social, and worship opportunities to members and the community at large.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB: We are seeking a Head Teacher to be employed in the Synagogue’s Young Family Education department for the 2026-2027 school year for our 2s separation program. You must implement a developmentally appropriate and progressive curriculum, balanced in play and educator-directed activities. You will work in a team of three educators which includes two Assistant Teachers. This position will report directly to the Director of Young Family Education. This position is part-time: M-Th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. If you are passionate about education, this may be the role for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Modeling a positive, respectful attitude towards your position, students, and families.
• Manage a team of educators in achieving the Educational Philosophy of the school.
• Oversee the collaborative development of lesson plans across all curricular areas, including social skills, language, sensory experiences, dramatic play, cooking, music and movement, block building, and art.
• Work together with the team to separate the children and transition the class to become drop-off.
• Implement effective classroom management techniques.
• Supervise the writing and distribution of class newsletters.
• Foster a culture of ongoing, clear, and consistent engagement with parents.
• Mentor the classroom educational team and delegate responsibilities to support their growth and professional development.

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 engage 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 the ECC. 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:

• Master’s Degree preferably in Early Childhood Education and 5 years’ experience as a head teacher in an early childhood setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Consistently demonstrate a friendly, positive attitude and professional behavior.
• Excellent instructional skills.
• Communicate positively with parents.
• Excellent computer skills.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is 38000-41000 commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates should submit a brief cover letter and a resume.

Experience Required

Experience not specified