PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - Immediate Hire

Kidtastic Kids Preschool

PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - Immediate Hire

Farmingville, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Inspire Growth. Empower Children. Build Futures.

    📍 Kidtastic Kids Preschool | Farmingville, NY 🕘 Full-Time Positions Available

    💙 Join Our Team

    Kidtastic Kids Preschool is seeking a compassionate, creative, and dedicated Preschool Special Education Teacher to join our growing team of professionals supporting preschool-aged children with special needs.

    In this role, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment while providing individualized instruction that supports each child’s academic, social, emotional, and developmental growth.

    ✨ Candidates currently working toward NYS certification/licensure are encouraged to apply!

    📚 Available Classroom Settings

    ✔ 8:1:1 Classroom

    ✔ 8:1:2 Classroom

    ✨ What You’ll Do

    🧩 Instruction & Student Support

    Develop and implement lessons aligned with IEP goals and NYS Learning Standards

    Implement the HighScope Curriculum

    Adapt instructional materials and activities to support individual learning needs

    Provide differentiated instruction to support academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development

    Foster a warm, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment

    📈 Student Progress & Documentation

    Monitor student progress and maintain accurate data collection for IEP reporting

    Participate in CPSE meetings, parent conferences, and parent training sessions

    Collaborate with Speech, OT, and related service providers to support student success

    👩‍🏫 Classroom Leadership

    Supervise and support teaching assistants and classroom aides

    Implement positive behavior supports and effective classroom management strategies

    Advocate for the needs of students within the classroom and school community

    🤝 Family & Team Collaboration

    Maintain consistent and professional communication with families

    Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary educational team

    ✅ Qualifications

    Required

    ✔ Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related field ✔ NYS Special Education Certification (Birth–Grade 2 or Students with Disabilities) ✔ Experience working with preschool-aged children with special needs ✔ Knowledge of IEP development and progress monitoring ✔ Strong communication and collaboration skills ✔ Effective behavior management and de-escalation skills

    Preferred

    ⭐ Master’s Degree ⭐ Experience developing and implementing FBAs/BIPs ⭐ Knowledge of best practices in early childhood special education ⭐ Creativity, flexibility, and passion for inclusive learning

    🌈 Why Kidtastic Kids?

    For over a decade, Kidtastic Kids Preschool has proudly supported children and families throughout the Farmingville community through high-quality special education services and inclusive early childhood programs.

    We Offer:

    ✨ Supportive leadership ✨ Collaborative team environment ✨ Meaningful work that changes lives ✨ Opportunities for professional growth ✨ A positive and welcoming school culture

    💫 Make a Difference Every Day

    If you are passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive, we would love to meet you.

    Join a team where your work truly matters.