How can I get a job as a pre-school teacher (NY/NJ)?

Question

Ok. I'm looking for a full-time career as a pre-school teacher in New York City (Manhattan/Brooklyn) or New Jersey (Newark/Irvington, East Orange, other places) and I am wondering how one goes about finding a teaching position in these areas? Should I apply directly to individual schools or is there a website I can go to? Are there pre-school fairs? Do you know anything about applying to head start or pre-k in public schools? I'll be receiving my Masters in Early Childhood/Special Ed. in May 2008. Thanks for your serious replies.

Answer 1

go in the office then  ask the princebal for the job then they will test you

Answer 2

Head Starts would be where I would start they are generally the most networked.  

Since you don't graduate until May you should go ahead a get your fingerprinting out of the way which may take awhile and with the laws getting stricter until you pass your back ground check many places won't place you, yet.

Also if you have time see if you can volunteer in the centers you would like to work in.  My degree required so many practical hours, so you may have already done this but its worth a shot.

Answer 3

Perform a Google search, compile a list and call each one before sending a resume.

Answer 4

you should go on monstertrak.com they have a wide variety of jobs for college students and college graduates

Answer 5

i think u should  look on line  for a part time job ?

Answer 6

I am shocked and amazed that you have no clue and you are graduating with a Masters pretty soon? This baffles me. Anyhoo, I suggest you apply in person to whatever place it is that you want to work. You would think that you would want more than a minimum wage job after going to all those years of schooling.

Have you thought about going into the managerial position and still keeping hands on teaching. You can do that if you take a position as a Director of  Preschool.