Purple Circle is an independent Early Childhood Program for children ages 3 months through 5 years. Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, it was founded in 1972 as a parent-cooperative that values families as integral members of our school community. The partnership between families and teachers is essential to the preservation of children’s play. Our exceptional student to teacher ratio affords teachers time to observe all children closely in order to know them as unique individuals. Knowing children as unique individuals, Purple Circle is able to provide a variety of materials in every classroom that support each child’s strengths and interests. Purple Circle is a non-profit, non-discriminatory school welcoming children of all racial, religious and cultural backgrounds.
Multiple time options are available to families to accommodate an array of schedules.
Purple Circle Early Childhood Program is seeking an immediate Lead teacher and Education Coordinator for our brand new Infant and Toddler Program. Teachers will be responsible for children ages 13 - 24 months for the hours of 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
The Lead teacher/Education Coordinator shall cooperate with the Director, Assistant Director, assistant teachers and other school personnel in organizing, planning and implementing the educational philosophy and vision of Purple Circle.
The Lead Teacher, utilizing input from the assistant teachers, and his or her own knowledge of child development and early childhood education and observation, shall plan and develop a meaningful curriculum for Infants and Toddlers. This curriculum will incorporate the center’s philosophy and goals.
BA or MS Ed in Early Childhood Education with certification and 2 years classroom experience required.
Offering an excellent benefit package!
Send Cover Letters and Resume to Director Elaine Karas at elaine@purple-circle.org