March 2026 JOB TITLE: 2’s Head Teacher DESCRIPTION OF PARK AVENUE SYNAGOGUE: Park Avenue Synagogue (PAS) is one of the largest congregations in North America. Located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the synagogue includes a staff of more than 180 talented individuals, who together with a world -class clergy team, serve a membership of over 2,000 households. Our thriving Adult Programming, Early Childhood Center, Congregational School, Youth, and Young Family Education departments provide high -quality and inclusive Jewish educational, social, and worship opportunities to members and the community at large. DESCRIPTION OF JOB: We are seeking a Head Teacher to be employed in the Synagogue’s Young Family Education department for the 2026 -2027 school year for our 2s separation program . You must implement a developmentally appropriate and progressive curriculum, balanced in play and educator -directed activities. You will work in a team of three educators which includes two Assistant Teachers . This position will report directly to the Director of Young Family Education . This position is part time: M - Th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. If you are passionate about education, this may be the role for you! RESPONSIBILITIES: • Modeling a positive, respectful attitude towards your position, students, and families. • Manage a team of educators in achieving the Educational Philosophy of the school. • Oversee the collaborative development of lesson plans across all curricular areas, including social skills, language, sensory experiences, dramatic play, cooking, music and movement, block building, and art. • Work together with team to separate the children and transition class to become drop - off. • Implement effective classroom management techniques. • Supervise the writing and distribution of class newsletters. • Foster a culture of ongoing, clear, and consistent engagement with parents. • Mentor the classroom educational team and delegate responsibilities to support their growth and professional development. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Facilitate learning across various environments and situations such as: communicating at eye level, sitting on the floor or at child sized tables to engaging with students, lifting a child in duress, offering a lap to a child in need. • Toileting is an integral aspect of the developmental learning process at the ECC. Educators need to be prepared to change diapers for all students. This includes lifting children onto a changing table or toilet seat as needed. March 2026 QUALIFICATIONS: • Master’s Degree preferably in Early Childhood Education and 5 years’ experience as a head teacher in an early childhood setting . • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Consistently demonstrate a friendly, positive attitude and professional behavior. • Excellent instructional skills. • Communicate positively with parents. • Excellent computer skills. COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is 38,000 -41,000 commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates should submit a brief cover letter and a resume to jobs@pasyn.org .
