Lead Teacher 3K for All - St. Barnabas Elementary School - Bronx, NY - Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York : Job Details

Saint Barnabas Elementary School, a vibrant and faith-centered school community located in the heart of the Woodlawn section of the Bronx, is seeking a passionate and experienced lead teacher for our 3K For All program beginning in September 2025. At Saint Barnabas, we are committed to nurturing the whole child-spiritually, academically, and socially-while fostering a love of learning in our youngest scholars. We invite all qualified early childhood educators who are eager to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and high-achieving Catholic school environment to apply and join our dedicated team.

Qualifications

• BA in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Experience working with children under the age of 6
• 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)
• Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2)
• Study Plan candidates working towards NYS B-2 certification are encouraged to apply
• Equivalent certification:
• An equivalent certification from a public or private teacher accrediting organization (out of State) granted reciprocity by the New York State Education Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 The Creative Curriculum
• 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
• Implement remote learning instruction when needed
• 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
• 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
• Additional duties as required or assigned

Other:

• School year program based on a 180-day schedule, September 2025 through June 2026
• Salary determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Range $48,000-73,000 depending on credentials and experience
• Benefits are comprehensive
• Additional Article 43 documentation required at time of hiring

Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.