Early Childhood Teacher

Location:
The Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Day School | New York, NY

Start Date: September 1, 2026

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

MAPCDS is a highly collaborative environment where passionate teachers guide children on a path of joyful learning and discovery through a progressive framework, largely inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Teachers here are thoughtful, curious, flexible, collaborative and self-motivated. Candidates must be comfortable building developmentally appropriate curriculum in response to children’s interests, documenting learning, and nurturing partnerships with parents and with each other. Central Park is our outdoor classroom and classes regularly visit the natural world along with our rooftop play space. In order to stay current on theories on teaching and learning, modern brain research and best practices, our educators are expected to participate actively in professional development opportunities.

understanding and promoting the school’s mission, vision and guiding philosophy
contributing to a positive school culture through relationships with children, parents and staff
demonstrating a warm, passionate, strong respect for children at all times
ensuring that each child in our care feels seen, heard and understood
recognizing parents as genuine partners with the school, being willing to communicate regularly with parents, and collaborate, showing sensitivity and professionalism at all times
creating an aesthetically pleasing classroom environment rich in wonder, designed to instill a joy of learning and positive attitudes towards school in children
planning provocations and meaningful hands-on learning experiences which meet children’s demonstrated interests and guiding them towards intellectual, creative and spiritual growth
planning that balances social-emotional, cognitive and physical development every day, for every child
using open ended commercial and natural materials intended to stretch children’s thinking
creating a classroom community that values kindness, collaboration, creativity and social justice in developmentally appropriate ways

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or working towards one, experience and knowledge of Reggio Emilia practice, graphic design and computer skills, and ability to collaborate in a creative community preferred. Cultural competency, warmth and strong communication skills are essential.

Salary & Benefits

We welcome the perspective of new teachers who seek to contribute to the overall quality of our school culture.

MAPCDS seeks to advance the diversity of our community through both hiring and admissions and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion or sexual orientation.

Salary $50-$60K, depending on experience. Your total compensation package includes FICA, Life Insurance, Workers’ Compensation, Disability Insurance, Paid Family Leave and a pension plan with TIAA-CREF. Our health insurance plan is offered through Board of Pensions/Blue Cross Blue Shield, with an option to include dental and vision care.

Application Procedures

Please email a letter of interest and resume to Laura Graham, Director to mapds@mapc.com

Program Description

MAPCDS provides a highly personalized approach to education. Topics of inquiry for each class change from year to year in response to the demonstrated interests of the children in the group. We respect and nurture the different gifts and learning styles each child brings and promote intredisciplinary, inquiry-driven studies to help children learn how to approach learning in a joyful, authentic way. We encourage questioning, critical thinking, experimentation, risk-taking, collaboration and reflection in order to develop and revise hypothesis and achieve greater understandings. Teachers skillfully develop compelling experiences which stimulate sophisticated language development, reading and math aptitude and artistic sensibilities. Our music and art specialists encourage exploration and development of creative expression and fluency. Learning is documented through extensive note-taking, photos, video and the children’s artifacts and shared in various forms with both children and parents to reflect on the experiences and often to identify potential next steps.

Contact Info

Laura Graham, Director
mapds@mapc.com
Website- https://mapcds.org
Instagram- m.a.p.c.d.s

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