Posted: 05-Mar-26
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $65,000- $80,000
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A. Fantis School
Fantis has an established history spanning nearly 60 years of cultivating a unique environment where our students flourish academically, socially and spiritually. A. Fantis serves students from PreK3 through 8th grade. With just one class per grade and a community of alumni that spans generations, Fantis creates a small, familiar environment where each child is recognized as a unique individual. School Governance is currently implementing a five-year strategic plan that seeks to position Fantis as a premier school in the competitive NYC market.
In order to realize this vision, the School Board is fully focused on developing and supporting faculty by partnering with universities, educators, and scientists from Bank Street to Vanderbilt University. This is a rare opportunity to join a school that is both steeped in history and ready to transform into an institution of 21st-century learning and best practices.
Position
A. Fantis is seeking a passionate, nurturing, and dynamic Lead Preschool Teacher for our PreK-4 Classroom! The candidate must be certified, fluent in Greek, and eager to grow professionally and participate in a collaborative atmosphere focused on continual improvement. The position requires a strong knowledge of adolescent development, a passion for teaching, as well as fulfilling our school's mission and vision.
Essential Duties
- Developing a positive, joyful, and structured classroom environment that engages and motivates students to achieve their fullest potential
- Fostering relationships with students, families, and faculty
- Assuming responsibility for the progress of students in all areas.
- Developing creative lessons that correlate with our curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Collaborating with colleagues in various capacities, including planning, evaluating student growth, mentoring, and peer observations.
- Participating in ongoing professional development to grow as an instructional leader.
- Fulfilling the school’s mission to educate the whole child—mind, body, and spirit.
Benefits and Details:
- $65,000- $80,000
- Competitive Health Insurance, including vision and dental
- Strong Benefits Package
- Commuter Benefits
- Full-time position
Join us, where our commitment to a strong community, exceptional students, and continuous improvement sets the stage for a fulfilling career in education. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team!
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Requirements
- Birth-2 Certification
- Greek Speaker Preferred, not required
- Preschool teaching experience preferred, but not required
- Capacity to accurately reflect on one’s practice and engage in a professional community that strives for continued excellence
- Ability to establish and maintain productive, collaborative relationships with others.
- Understanding of child development and the role of Social/Emotional learning in building positive, educational environments.
- Empathy, organization, and compassion
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- An open mind and sense of humor