# Pre-K Teacher - NYS Certified (2027-2028)

**Company**: Zeta
**Location**: New York, NY
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $71,500 - $112,500
**Category**: Education
**Industry**: Education

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## Description

## Job Overview

We are seeking a Pre-K Head Teacher who is excited to build the foundation for lifelong learning by driving strong student growth while creating a joyful, nurturing classroom where every child is challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their highest potential.

## Responsibilities

In the Pre-K Head Teacher role, you will:

- Plan inquiry-based, rigorous lessons that focus on exploration and play.

- Build a classroom culture that fosters students' genuine love for learning and creates a sense of community for our families.

- Master Zeta's Pre-K academic content and social-emotional curriculum.

- Use data-driven approach and teaching resources to drive student achievement.

- Develop authentic, meaningful relationships with students and families to support students' personal and academic growth.

- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in weekly professional development opportunities with leaders and colleagues to benefit from feedback that will help you grow as an educator.

## Requirements

You bring:

- A Bachelor's degree

- A valid initial or professional New York State teaching certification or license in Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2)

- At least 1 year of lead classroom teaching experience, ideally in Pre-K or early childhood education, with a demonstrated record of driving strong student growth

- Strong instructional skills and knowledge of early childhood development, including foundational literacy and mathematics

- A commitment to maintaining high academic and behavioral expectations while building a joyful, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom community

- A growth mindset and strong sense of ownership, with the ability to respond to feedback and do what it takes to help every student succeed

## Benefits

We offer great benefits:

- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

- Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses

- 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings

- Competitive compensation

- Relocation support to help eligible candidates make the move to New York City

## Perks

We provide awesome perks:

- Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses – from gym memberships to salon appointments, concerts, and more

- Four live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and a free Headspace subscription

- MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone

- Fully stocked team spaces with snacks and quality coffee to keep you fueled throughout the day

- Zeta swag, team outings, and some of NYC's finest sweet treats handpicked from our CEO

- Books and resources for professional development

## Skills

### Required
- Early Childhood Education
- Instructional Skills
- Foundational Literacy
- Mathematics
- Classroom Management

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