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Collective Kind provides mindful and ethical early care for working families of all backgrounds. Our Montessori programs are nature-based and grounded in anti-bias education with the family and community at the center. Our Infant-Toddler program is open to young ones from 14mos - 2.5 years old and our micropreschools are open to children 2-5YOS. Tuition is run on a sliding scale so that our program can be financially accessible to more families.

Location teams include:

• Two (2) full time morning teachers 8:00-4:00 (class 8:30-3:30) – a Teacher Director + a Group Teacher

• One (1) part time afternoon teacher

• One (1) part time administrator onsite mornings and lunch + prep coverage

• Administrative and curricular support from Collective Kind founding team and administrative staff

• Hiring for two (2) part time Infant-Toddler teachers

Infant-Toddler programming details:

Montessori Lessons:; Snack preparation, Practical Life lessons, Sensory; Open Play; Art; + Snack; Morning Meeting + Songs; Outdoor Play; Project Period following current emergent curriculum; Lunch (brought from home) + Story Read Aloud; Closing circle / transition to nap for extended day; Nap + Afternoon snack; Outdoor play + Dismissal

Additional Program Details:

• 1 adult per child remains onsite using the co-working space

• separate room with comfortable workspaces with WiFi

We are looking to set up teams who can compliment each other bringing different skills into the classroom, looking for a team comprised of (1) leadership experience with a drive to collaborate, problem solve and strong initiative, (2) Montessori experience or certification (3) special needs experience (4) your own passions and interests, (5) staff qualified to meet DOHMH permit requirements (N/A for to our Infant-Toddler program).

2026 POSITION

March 2, 2026 - August 28, 2026

Hours TBD Monday, Wednesday + Friday, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM or possibly 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Compensation Based on Salary Bands

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a learning environment that is welcoming for and supportive of all types of learners, respectful of the child, and supports the development of independence, concentration, coordination, and care of self, community, and the environment.

• Building a collaborative and effective teaching team based on clear communication, where all teachers are able to share their skills and learn from each other.

• Lesson planning, creating classroom materials, projects, and activities following Collective Kind’s Montessori, anti-bias, and nature-based curriculum.

• Being reliable (on time and consistent), taking care of the classroom environment (daily tidying and cleaning), and changing diapers for children not yet toilet trained.

• Equitable, warm, and understanding communication (emails, meetings, and phone calls) with families.

• Maintaining a comfortable co-working environment for grown ups to work in while class is in session.

• Modeling kind interactions with our greater community.

• Receiving and providing feedback so your school team can learn and grow together.

• Observation and documentation of children’s experiences through video, photos, and written notes.

• Writing weekly school newsletters for families to share a deeper view into work in the classroom.

We are looking for teachers who have:

• Two or more years experience with infants and toddlers

• Montessori Certification/Experience

• Special Education experience is a plus

We want teachers to join our team who love what they do and bring who they are to the classroom! So show us your side hustle, your hobby, and what you do for your love of your own learning. We encourage folks who speak multiple languages, and come from different countries to apply!

We need teachers who are problem solvers, take initiative, and work well in a team.

Compensation:

Salaries are determined by Collective Kind’s dynamic compensation calculator. 

Starting hourly rate  for this position $25/hr

To apply:

Email resume and cover letter speaking to your skills, experience, and interest in this position to Emily admin@thecollectivekind.com with subject line “Infant-Toddler Teacher Application”

Collective Kind provides mindful and ethical early care for working families of all backgrounds. Our Montessori programs are nature-based and grounded in anti-bias education with the family and community at the center. Our micro preschools are open to children 2-5YOS. Tuition is run on a sliding scale so that our program can be financially accessible to more families.

Location teams include:

• 1 Director or Teacher Director

• 1+ Full time morning teacher 8:00-4:00 (class 8:30-3:30)

• at times, 1 Part time morning teacher 9:00-12:30

• Administrative and curricular support from Collective Kind’s founding team

We are looking to set up teams who can compliment each other bringing different skills into the classroom, looking for a team comprised of (1) leadership experience with a drive to collaborate, problem solve and strong initiative, (2) one NYS certified teacher in ECE, (3) Montessori experience or certification (4) special needs experience (5) your own passions and interests!

2026-27 POSITION

• Full time: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm (schedule may vary)

• Staff Week: last week in August // School Year: September 2026 - June 2027

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a learning environment that is welcoming for and supportive of all types of learners, respectful of the child and supports the development of independence, concentration, coordination and care of self, community and the environment.

• Building a collaborative and effective teaching team based on clear communication where all teachers are able to share their skills and learn from each other.

• Lesson planning, creating classroom materials, projects and activities following Collective Kind’s Montessori, anti-bias and nature-based curriculum.

• Being reliable (on time and consistent), taking care of the classroom environment (daily tidying and cleaning), changing diapers for children not yet toilet trained.

• Equitable, warm and understanding communication (emails, meetings and phone calls) with families.

• Modeling kind interactions with our greater community.

• Receiving and providing feedback so that your school team can learn and grow together.

• Observation and documentation of the children’s experiences through video, photos and written notes.

• Writing weekly school newsletter for families to share a deeper view into work happening in the classroom.

We are looking for a teacher who has:

• Group Teacher qualifications according to DOHMH’s Article 47

• Special Education experience is a plus

• Montessori experience is a plus

We are looking for staff with all levels of experience. We want people to join our team who love what they do and bring who they are to the classroom! So show us your side hustle, your hobby, what you do for your love of your own learning. We encourage folks who speak multiple languages, and/or come from different countries to apply!

We need teachers who are problem solvers, take initiative, and work well in a team.

DETAILS

Compensation:

Starting with a baseline entry level experience at $25/hr salary equivalent. We utilize a comprehensive Salary Band structure to determine compensation.

Benefits:

• 10 PTO days + DOE closures paid

• 1 menstruation day every month

• a day off in your birthday month

• Professional development assistance

Salaries are determined by Collective Kind’s Salary Band which takes into account years working with children, experience in special domain areas, your time with us, and what you’re impacting within and beyond the organization.