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Kids at Work was created in Manhattan in
2007 by early childhood educator Julie
Averill. Started as one Saturday art class
operating out of the Village Preschool
Center on W10th Street, Kids at Work, now
located at 102 W14th Street, has grown into
one of the Village's best kept secrets - a
community of children, parents and
caregivers making discoveries together.
Kids at Work classes are focused on
educational best practices, including ideas
taken from the Bank Street and Montessori
systems, such as process-oriented and
confidence-building, choice driven activities.
Perhaps most interesting is Kids at Work's
flexible drop-in policy, making it truly unlike
any other program. Try out a Kids at Work
class and see the difference! Kids at Work
- where learning is play!
Read what parents have to say about Kids
at Work!
2007 by early childhood educator Julie
Averill. Started as one Saturday art class
operating out of the Village Preschool
Center on W10th Street, Kids at Work, now
located at 102 W14th Street, has grown into
one of the Village's best kept secrets - a
community of children, parents and
caregivers making discoveries together.
Kids at Work classes are focused on
educational best practices, including ideas
taken from the Bank Street and Montessori
systems, such as process-oriented and
confidence-building, choice driven activities.
Perhaps most interesting is Kids at Work's
flexible drop-in policy, making it truly unlike
any other program. Try out a Kids at Work
class and see the difference! Kids at Work
- where learning is play!
Read what parents have to say about Kids
at Work!
Julie Averill
Founder and Owner of Kids at Work
Julie Averill has been working with babies and young children
through age 5 for the last seven years. Working with young
children and their families is Julie's passion - from witnessing a
baby's first steps to seeing a toddler's eyes light up at the sight
of a new discovery, to helping a young child conquer
separation anxiety.
Before starting Kids at Work, her dream job, Julie served as a
consultant for Super Soccer Stars, where she developed an art
program and trained coaches to teach art to young children. A
former lead preschool teacher on Manhattan's Upper East
Side for 3 years, Julie has also participated in developing early
childhood programming for the Marymount School, Citibabes,
City Kids Music Music Together, The Art Farms, and The
Midori and Friends Foundation. Julie is a frequent contributor
to parenting and education-related forums including
sheknows.com and demodirt.com.
Julie's formal education includes a Bachelor's Degree in
Education from the University of Hartford, and a Master of
Music in Orchestral Performance from Manhattan School of
Music.
A former professional flutist, Julie performed with members of
the New York Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera
Orchestras, the Emerson String Quartet, and has performed at
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, The Knitting Factory, the
92nd Street Y, and Symphony Space.
Founder and Owner of Kids at Work
Julie Averill has been working with babies and young children
through age 5 for the last seven years. Working with young
children and their families is Julie's passion - from witnessing a
baby's first steps to seeing a toddler's eyes light up at the sight
of a new discovery, to helping a young child conquer
separation anxiety.
Before starting Kids at Work, her dream job, Julie served as a
consultant for Super Soccer Stars, where she developed an art
program and trained coaches to teach art to young children. A
former lead preschool teacher on Manhattan's Upper East
Side for 3 years, Julie has also participated in developing early
childhood programming for the Marymount School, Citibabes,
City Kids Music Music Together, The Art Farms, and The
Midori and Friends Foundation. Julie is a frequent contributor
to parenting and education-related forums including
sheknows.com and demodirt.com.
Julie's formal education includes a Bachelor's Degree in
Education from the University of Hartford, and a Master of
Music in Orchestral Performance from Manhattan School of
Music.
A former professional flutist, Julie performed with members of
the New York Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera
Orchestras, the Emerson String Quartet, and has performed at
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, The Knitting Factory, the
92nd Street Y, and Symphony Space.
Terry Quire, Co-Teacher and Accompanist, Jam
Sessions, Sun Sessions
Terry is an active performer and instructor in New York City
and holds a bachelors degree in music theory/composition
from New York University. He brings his experience in early
childhood as a composer and musical director of two
original musicals for young children. Terry also lead teaches
music for babies and toddlers at Stuyvesant Town in
Manhattan. Terry has been with Kids at Work since the
Grand Opening of its W14th Street space.
Sessions, Sun Sessions
Terry is an active performer and instructor in New York City
and holds a bachelors degree in music theory/composition
from New York University. He brings his experience in early
childhood as a composer and musical director of two
original musicals for young children. Terry also lead teaches
music for babies and toddlers at Stuyvesant Town in
Manhattan. Terry has been with Kids at Work since the
Grand Opening of its W14th Street space.
Karma Kids Yoga offers yoga for
little ones, with locations all over
Manhattan, including a colorful
studio on W14th and 6th. Be sure to
say hi to owner Shari Vilchez-Blatt,
whose daughter is a former "Kid at
Work."
little ones, with locations all over
Manhattan, including a colorful
studio on W14th and 6th. Be sure to
say hi to owner Shari Vilchez-Blatt,
whose daughter is a former "Kid at
Work."
Mommy Poppins is a witty,
no-nonsense blog and guide to
everything for parents in NYC.
Check out our ad in their classes
guide!
no-nonsense blog and guide to
everything for parents in NYC.
Check out our ad in their classes
guide!
Riverside Piano Studio
Alexeev teaches beginner through
professional piano students ages
3-90 at a private studio on W72nd
Street in Manhattan.
Alexeev teaches beginner through
professional piano students ages
3-90 at a private studio on W72nd
Street in Manhattan.
Karen Steele, Lead Teacher, Mess it Up I and II
Programs
Oakland, CA transplant Karen Steele has over ten years of
experience teaching art to toddlers and young children at
various facilities around the Bay area including the Oakland
Montessori School and Habitot Children's Museum. Karen
brings her experience with and passion for process-based
and child-driven activities to Kids at Work, and holds a
degrees in graphic design, anthropology, and sociology, and
is a practicing artist specializing in mixed-media collages.
Karen also maintains a position as an art teacher at Studio
Creative Play, an arts based preschool in Brooklyn.
Programs
Oakland, CA transplant Karen Steele has over ten years of
experience teaching art to toddlers and young children at
various facilities around the Bay area including the Oakland
Montessori School and Habitot Children's Museum. Karen
brings her experience with and passion for process-based
and child-driven activities to Kids at Work, and holds a
degrees in graphic design, anthropology, and sociology, and
is a practicing artist specializing in mixed-media collages.
Karen also maintains a position as an art teacher at Studio
Creative Play, an arts based preschool in Brooklyn.
NYC Gym Kids
Located on Christopher Street, NYC
Gym Kids is a progressive
gymnastics program for children
ages 8 mos - 6 years.
Located on Christopher Street, NYC
Gym Kids is a progressive
gymnastics program for children
ages 8 mos - 6 years.
New York Family is a digital and
print magazine that is free to NYC
parents. Check out their recent inset
on drop-in programs, where Kids at
Work is featured!
print magazine that is free to NYC
parents. Check out their recent inset
on drop-in programs, where Kids at
Work is featured!
Cupcake Kids offers cooking
birthdays, classes, and special events
for kids ages 2-12 in Greenwich
Village and all over the city!
birthdays, classes, and special events
for kids ages 2-12 in Greenwich
Village and all over the city!
Babybites and Kiddybites offers
events for parents and children as
well as a social network of
like-minded moms and dads.
events for parents and children as
well as a social network of
like-minded moms and dads.
West Village Parents Association
offers parenting and children's events,
community outreach, and special
discounts for parents in the West
Village area of Manhattan.
offers parenting and children's events,
community outreach, and special
discounts for parents in the West
Village area of Manhattan.
Bowery Babes is an intimate group
of parents, located in the central and
eastern part of downtown Manhattan,
and presents events, playgroups, and
social networking for moms and dads
of young children.
of parents, located in the central and
eastern part of downtown Manhattan,
and presents events, playgroups, and
social networking for moms and dads
of young children.
Little Pim, founded by an NYC mom,
creates and produces foreign
language CD's, DVD's and other
educational materials for babies and
very young children.
creates and produces foreign
language CD's, DVD's and other
educational materials for babies and
very young children.
Sarah Sloboda creates whimsical
and realistic photos for your family.
Check out her website for regular
discounts!
and realistic photos for your family.
Check out her website for regular
discounts!
Elijah Tucker, Lead Teacher, Sun Sessions and Jam
Sessions
Elijah comes to Kids at Work with 3 years of lead teaching
under his belt, at well-known children's facilities Citibabes,
Mini-Masters, and Playgarden. Elijah's relaxed and gentle,
genuine manner helps young children and grown-ups to feel
welcomed and ready to make music! Elijah recently
released a solo album, and maintains a successful
"grown-up" performing career as a singer, songwriter,
guitarist, drummer, and otherwise extremely talented guy.
Elijah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Bard College.
Sessions
Elijah comes to Kids at Work with 3 years of lead teaching
under his belt, at well-known children's facilities Citibabes,
Mini-Masters, and Playgarden. Elijah's relaxed and gentle,
genuine manner helps young children and grown-ups to feel
welcomed and ready to make music! Elijah recently
released a solo album, and maintains a successful
"grown-up" performing career as a singer, songwriter,
guitarist, drummer, and otherwise extremely talented guy.
Elijah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Bard College.
Andrew Green, Co-Teacher and Accompanist, Jam
Sessions, Toddle Around, Assistant Teacher, Toddler
Camp and Mess it Up
Andrew Green is a talented guitarist, singer and banjo player
who comes to Kids at Work with experience working with
children as an entertainer along side well-known kids'
musician Sunny Side Sam. Andrew is pursuing a Masters
degree in Music Therapy and volunteers his time at the
bedside of hospital patients through the program Musicians
on Call. Andrew also brings his gentle and soft-spoken
manner to our Kids at Work programs.
Sessions, Toddle Around, Assistant Teacher, Toddler
Camp and Mess it Up
Andrew Green is a talented guitarist, singer and banjo player
who comes to Kids at Work with experience working with
children as an entertainer along side well-known kids'
musician Sunny Side Sam. Andrew is pursuing a Masters
degree in Music Therapy and volunteers his time at the
bedside of hospital patients through the program Musicians
on Call. Andrew also brings his gentle and soft-spoken
manner to our Kids at Work programs.
Capture Yourself Photography
Brian Michael Kao works with
children and families to create
beautiful and insightful pictures
documenting your child's important
milestones.
Brian Michael Kao works with
children and families to create
beautiful and insightful pictures
documenting your child's important
milestones.
