We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic assistant preschool teacher. We are looking for a professional that enjoys playing, facilitating and exploring with children in a mixed age setting. CP Kids has an active and innovative curriculum that utilizes all the exciting space at Chelsea Piers. Incorporating aspects of the community and learning through exploration are cornerstones of our curriculum. Candidates should be able to engage the children and work collaboratively with their teaching team. Candidates should feel comfortable being out and about in the city, and exploring the community. We strive to create an exciting and fun learning environment. Must be able to communicate with parents both verbally and via email and other online methods. Candidates must possess strong language and grammatical skills.

• COVID-19 vaccination is required.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree.
• Prior experience teaching children 3-5 years old preferred.
• Must have excellent references.
• Potential candidates must be passionate about working with preschool age children.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Must be creative, nurturing, and willing to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues and build relationships with families.
• Candidates must have a strong understanding of the developmental needs of young children.
• Must be able to run, play and be active with the students.
• Interact with parents and students in a professional manner.
• Work as part of a teaching team, and help to plan and implement curriculum.
• Understand and work with parents to help them grow and be able to answer questions i.e. potty training, sleep etc.
• Be responsible for the safety of students both inside the school and out in the neighborhood.
• Help children gain independence and self-help skills.
• Punctuality and dependability are a must.
• Play and engage with the children, model appropriate language and social interaction.

CP Kids is a sunny and spacious early learning center for children ages 3 months to 5 years. The mission of CP Kids is to create a learning environment in which young children learn through play, actively developing their language, cognitive, social/emotional and motor skills. At CP Kids, children are given concrete experiences to encourage interaction with the world around them and exploration of new ideas and materials.

The learning needs of every child at CP Kids are recognized on an individual basis and considered in curriculum planning. We value all varieties of families and cultures and incorporate that diversity into our classrooms.

Communication, collaboration, and support are valued to create an environment in which all children, families and teachers feel comfortable to learn and grow as a community. Our location within one of the world's most spectacular sports facilities provides additional and unique opportunities for learning, fun and community building.

All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, and 401k plans.