Lead Teacher Prek for All - St. Clare-St. Francis Xavier - North Bronx, NY September 2026

Lead Teacher Position in UPK program - Prek

St. Clare of Assisi-St. Francis Xavier School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated UPK-4 Lead Teacher to join our school community in the Bronx.

Our UPK program is part of the NYC Universal Pre-Kindergarten program and an important part of our larger PreK-8 school community. Our youngest learners are part of a school family where children are known, cared for, and encouraged to grow. We are looking for an early childhood educator who believes young children learn best through exploration, purposeful play, creativity, and strong relationships. You will join a warm, supportive, and collaborative faculty that values its teachers and believes in strong partnerships with families. If you are an energetic and compassionate educator looking for a welcoming school community where you can make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

• QUALIFICATIONS

• New York State teaching certificates:

• Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2);

• Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 (N-6);

• Prekindergarten - Grade 6 (P-6); or

• Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2) OR

• Study Plan candidate working toward B-2 Certification

• BA plus enrollment in B-2 teacher preparation program

• Experience working with young children in a classroom setting OR

• 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

As part of the Catholic school community serving in one of our early childhood classrooms, the lead teacher candidate will be expected to take on a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• 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.
• 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 Division of Early Childhood (DECE) 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 DECE and the Archdiocesan Office of Early Childhood.
• Communicate regularly with families to support the extension of learning at home as per 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 2026 through June 2027
• Salary determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Range $55,000-75,000 depending on credentials and experience
• Benefits are comprehensive
• Additional Article 43 documentation required at time of hiring

Application:

Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.