Lower School Early Childhood Maternity Leave Teacher (Pre-Kindergarten

King School is a PreK-12 independent, college preparatory day school located in Stamford that serves the diverse families of Fairfield and Westchester counties. King School seeks more than achievement for our students. We open minds and spark courageous thinking. Our students discover and forge their unique paths to excellence.

Diversity is foundational to academic and professional excellence, and therefore is a core value at King. We think, learn, and work more deeply due to the many facets of diversity in our community, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, ability, and learning style. We leverage cultural differences and intellectual diversity to create an inclusive and vibrant learning community, endeavoring for each person to feel seen, heard, valued, and respected.

Job Title: Lower School Early Childhood Teacher (Pre-kindergarten) - Maternity Leave Position

Division: Lower School Reports to: Head of Lower School Duration: Temporary, February 2026 – early May 2026

Summary:

King School seeks a temporary Lower School Pre-Kindergarten educator to cover a maternity leave from February 2026 through early May 2026. The teacher will join the Early Childhood team and collaborate with talented educators to deliver a comprehensive, creative, and developmentally appropriate program for three-, four-, and five-year-olds.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, Reggio-inspired early childhood program grounded in the school’s mission and commitment to inquiry-based learning, student agency, and joyful discovery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain an early childhood classroom environment using Reggio-inspired materials and resources.
• Implement and adapt purposeful routines and emergent curriculum appropriate for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds.
• Collaborate with the Early Childhood team, the Director of Teaching and Learning, and the Head of Lower School to plan and deliver a cohesive and engaging learning experience.
• Use The Project Approach (Chard/Katz) to develop an integrated curriculum that fosters cognitive and social/emotional growth.
• Observe and assess students regularly, using these insights to plan instruction and document student learning through creative and meaningful displays and communication tools.
• Communicate with families through the MyKing portal and Seesaw platform, sharing updates on curriculum, classroom activities, and student progress.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and contribute to written progress reports, as applicable during the assignment period.
• Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues and school leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Minimum of four years of experience teaching in an early childhood setting.
• Knowledge of and experience with Reggio-inspired curriculum and The Project Approach (Katz) preferred.
• Proven ability to design engaging classroom environments and develop curriculum based on student interests.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with colleagues and families.
• A warm, flexible, and joyful approach to working with young children.
• Commitment to King’s mission, virtues, and diversity policy statement.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and the ability to work effectively with diverse students and families.

Classifications:

This is a temporary full-time position to cover a maternity leave from February 2026 through early May 2026. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and aligned with King School’s faculty salary structure.

King goes beyond just stating that we are an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to intentionally hire a diverse pool of world-class staff and faculty to enrich the educational experience of students. King seeks candidates committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment where varied identities are valued and respected.