Head Early Childhood Educator; Lead Teacher

Head Early Childhood Educator (Lead Teacher)

Location:

Wurzelkinder, Crown Heights | Brooklyn, NY

Start Date:

January 15, 2026

Wurzelkinder is a progressive, mixed-age (2–5 y/o) German-immersion preschool in Brooklyn. Our approach is inspired by Co-Construction Theory, Froebel, and Reggio Emilia. We believe children thrive in environments where their voices matter, their ideas are valued, and learning emerges naturally from play, exploration, and relationships.

We offer full-day programming and aftercare, and our classrooms reflect a loving, joyful, interest-driven approach to early childhood education.

• A strong background in progressive and interest-driven learning education
• The ability to lead a caring, intentional classroom
• A passion for fostering children’s curiosity, independence, and well-being
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to professional growth

• Create a warm, safe, playful, and stimulating environment where children feel at home
• Encourage exploration and development across all domains (social-emotional, physical, cognitive, language, creative)
• Be a calm, grounded role model who upholds the dignity and rights of every child
• Observe and document children’s interests, strengths, and learning processes
• Lead daily classroom routines, instruction, and supervision
• Collaborate with your team to create emergent, interest-driven curriculum
• Write professional observations and standardized assessments with thoughtfulness and care
• Reflect on your own practice and show initiative in ongoing professional growth
• Adapt your curriculum to meet individual needs, learning styles, and developmental stages
• Communicate with families openly, compassionately, and respectfully
• Support your team, care for your environment, and contribute to a positive community culture

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood / Childhood

Wurzelkinder is a progressive, mixed-age (2–5 y/o) German-immersion preschool in Brooklyn. Our approach is inspired by Co-Construction Theory, Froebel, and Reggio Emilia. We believe children thrive in environments where their voices matter, their ideas are valued, and learning emerges naturally from play, exploration, and relationships.

We offer full-day programming and aftercare, and our classrooms reflect a loving, joyful, interest-driven approach to early childhood education.

Together, we are empowering exceptional education.