Part-Time Preschool Teacher

About the School:

Kennedy International School is a private international school in Midtown Manhattan offering a rigorous, multilingual education from preschool through 12th grade. Founded in 1964, Kennedy combines the strengths of French, American, and international educational approaches within a diverse and highly international community.

The School offers French-English and Japanese-English bilingual programs in preschool, a French-English bilingual pathway through 10th grade, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in 11th and 12th grade. Small class sizes and individualized instruction allow faculty to know students well and support their academic, linguistic, and personal development.

Across its two Manhattan campuses, Kennedy prepares students to become confident, curious, and internationally minded learners who are comfortable navigating different languages and cultures.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a part-time Preschool Teacher to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will have experience working at a preschool and possess a balance of high support, growth mindset, and innate joy of working with students.

The Preschool Teacher position reports to the Lower School Director.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Plan and teach a challenging course of study in a developmentally appropriate manner, with an emphasis on differentiating instruction and the effective use of assessments.

·         Develop and maintain outstanding communication with parents via individualized emails, newsletters, or blogs.

·         Actively engage students in learning by creating a student-centered classroom.

·         Use technology in class preparation and/or instruction, while not relying solely on it.

·         Model intellectual curiosity and maintain open-mindedness about different cultures.

·         Use positive reinforcement, manage discipline, and conflict resolution.

·         Conduct classes with integrity and model appropriate behavior for students.

·         Evaluate classwork and assessments regularly in a fair and equitable manner.

·         Actively supervise students in other roles such as recess, lunch, field trip, etc.

·         Maintain current knowledge of curriculum and instructional methods.

·         Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development.

·         Share talents and work in partnership with team members on scheduling and planning.

·         Actively participate in grade-level and faculty meetings.

·         Be a positive and contributing member of the school community.

Hours:

Part-Time, Non-Exempt Position: 18 hours per week

Monday 8:00 AM -12:00 PM

Wednesday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday 8:00 AM -3:30 PM

·         Five years of experience teaching in Lower School

·         Certification in Early Childhood and Childhood Education from NYS required

·         Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe

·         Strong sense of personal accountability and passion for raising the bar with students and challenging them to learn at a high level

·         Preferred candidate will have a current U.S. work visa, if applicable

Compensation & Benefits

This is a part time, non exempt position with an hourly rate of $60.

We offer a competitive package which includes:

• Medical (80% of premium covered by employer), dental and vision plans
• FSA, Commuter Benefits (if eligible) and 401K benefits
• Pro-rated tuition remission for dependent children
• Vacation time according to company policy and sick days eligibility under New York State laws
• New York State Short Term Disability