Smith Street Maternelle Is Hiring A Bilingual Preschool Lead Teacher

Smith Street Maternelle is a vibrant French-immersion preschool in Brooklyn dedicated to progressive early childhood education, fostering bilingualism, intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a profound respect for children’s inner worlds. Our nurturing community encourages meaningful connections among children, families, and teachers, cultivating thoughtful classrooms where everyone thrives.

Now Hiring: Lead Teacher for the 2026-27 School Year 🎉

Key Responsibilities as Lead Teacher 📝

• Curriculum Development: Designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum aligned with our school philosophy and learning goals.
• Lesson Planning: Planning engaging, emergent lessons and activities collaboratively with associate teachers.
• Language Immersion: Modeling and facilitating French language immersion throughout the day.
• Classroom Management: Maintaining appropriate ratios and creating a safe, nurturing environment for all children.
• Mentorship: Guiding and mentoring associate teachers with regular feedback and modeling strong teaching practices.
• Family Engagement: Building trusting relationships with families, including:
  • Writing thoughtful conference reports twice per year ✍️
  • Leading parent-teacher conferences biannually 🤝
  • Sending a consistent, reflective weekly classroom newsletter 📰
• Communication: Engaging with families professionally and openly, grounded in partnership.
• Classroom Environment: Creating and maintaining an organized, engaging space reflecting children’s interests and ideas.
• Documentation & Reflection: Supporting the documentation of learning through displays, portfolios, and pedagogical reflections.
• Inclusive Culture: Fostering a classroom environment that affirms each child’s identity and nurtures a sense of belonging.
• Professional Development: Participating in ongoing training, team meetings, and school-wide events.
• Health & Safety: Upholding all health, safety, and licensing standards.
• Additional Duties: Performing other responsibilities as assigned by the Site Director or Head of School.

As a Faculty Member 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

• Collaborating professionally within team settings to promote a supportive learning community.
• Providing extra help and guidance to students when needed.
• Representing the school at community events to support students and families.
• Engaging actively in professional development and faculty meetings.
• Embracing and embodying our Workplace Operating Philosophy.

Qualifications 🎓

• French Language Proficiency: Required 🗣️
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Required) 🎓
• Experience: At least two years of documented early childhood teaching experience (Required) 🧒
• Preferred Experience: Familiarity with French immersion, bilingual education, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Bank Street, or progressive education methods (Strongly Preferred) ⭐
• Certification: New York State teaching certification (Preferred) 📜