Head Coach, Enrichment (Preschool)

Description

About us:

New York Preschool & Kids Club is a premier early childhood education and enrichment platform serving modern New York families through high-quality preschool education, enrichment programming, extended day, and summer camp experiences for children ages 2-6 years old. With multiple schools across NYC and private-equity backing, NYPKC is building a best-in-class operating platform, delivering on the full family experience for children and parents.

About the Role:
The Head Coach position plays a critical role in elevating the quality of NY Preschool and Kids Club's enrichment and preschool programs. This position is both instructional and leadership-focused, serving as a bridge between the teaching team and the Head of School/Education Director. By coaching, mentoring, and modeling best practices, the Head Coach ensures that every class and event reflects NYPKC's commitment to excellence, family satisfaction, and community impact at the school level. At this school, the Head Coach leads the full range of enrichment classes (music, art, dance, drama, and gym), runs our Afternoon Club after-school program, and leads our Department of Education gym classes for preschool, so comfort leading gym and movement is essential. This position works M-F 9am-6pm. Pay is $25 to $32/hr based on qualifications and ECE credentials. 

What You'll Do

Teacher Development & Coaching

• Train, mentor, and support teachers to deliver high-quality enrichment and preschool programs.
• Provide immediate, actionable feedback and coaching to teaching teams across both weekday and weekend programs.
• Participate in professional development by teaching side-by-side with team members, modeling instructional excellence, and sharing notes and feedback with the Education Director.
• Integrate new hires into the school’s teaching culture, ensuring consistency in program quality and alignment with NYPKC standards.

Program Leadership

• Act as the Lead for camp programs as assigned; where unavailable, designate and prepare another Lead.
• Oversee school-level programming quality by conducting monthly weekend visits for class and event observations, with heightened focus at the start of each semester.
• Lead school events each semester (e.g., camp previews, trial classes) that highlight NYPKC programs and foster family engagement as needed.
• Partner with the Head of School and Education Director to strengthen communication with families through polished and effective pre- and post-class announcements.

Operations

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of inventory counts and order requests.
• Support scheduling and execution of training, special events, and enrichment launches at your home school and sister schools when needed.
• Balance a workload of approximately 25–30 teaching hours in assigned programs with 10–15 leadership/project hours, totaling up to 40 hours per week.
• Carry out other responsibilities as assigned to support the success of the school.

School-Level Impact

• Elevates the quality of instruction across all enrichment programs at their school.
• Directly improves family experience and retention through teacher coaching, consistent program excellence, and clear parent communication.
• Strengthens staff culture by mentoring new and existing teachers and reinforcing best practices.
• Serves as a leadership presence at events, camps, and previews that drive enrollment and community reputation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong background in one or more enrichment areas (gym, dance, music, art, drama, or movement) for children, with the ability to model best practices for other teachers. This role leads all of our enrichment classes, runs our Afternoon Club after-school program, and leads our Department of Education (DOE) gym classes, so comfort leading gym and movement is essential.
• Experience teaching adult participation and/or independent participating classes with children ages 2-6.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supervising peers, ideally in an educational or performance-based setting.
• Confident in public speaking and parent-facing communication.

Experience Requirements:

• 2–3 years of teaching experience in early childhood, enrichment, or performing arts preferred.
• Prior experience in a supervisory, lead teacher, or team lead role strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, performing arts, or related field is a plus.
  
  What’s in it for you:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Commuter Program
• Discounted Fitness membership

Pay is $25 to $32/hr based on ECE credentials. The role starts at $25/hr and increases with ECE enrollment, a BA or MA in ECE, and certification. You don't need an ECE degree or certification to start. If selected, you'll complete a background check, fingerprinting, and references; no additional certifications are required. 

Physical Demands:

The role involves standing, walking, sitting, constant movement, and occasional climbing. The ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds is required. Specific sensory abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Inclusivity and Diversity:

NY Kids Club & NY Preschool is committed to an inclusive and diverse community. We celebrate differences, leading with kindness and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on various factors.

Accommodations:

The NY Kids Club complies with ADA requirements. If you need accommodation in completing the application, please contact interview@nykidsclub.com.