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About the Role

This position serves as a teacher for a preschool classroom with a direct focus on children 3 to 5 years of age. The teacher will work collaboratively with one other teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 20 children maximum. The teacher also works with a team of other teachers and family members to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities. This is an evolving position for the initial 2-year start-up phase, requiring flexibility as interim roles and responsibilities will be adjusted.

Responsibilities

Uses knowledge of child growth and development principles to work with children, collaborate with related service areas, and communicate with stakeholders.
Develops individual plans for each child, including goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes using Creative Curriculum and TSG assessments.
Implements daily lesson plans in response to children's needs and interests, incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development, and key experiences.
Establishes positive and productive relationships with families, focusing on trust and rapport.
Shares pertinent information with Family Advocate to ensure coordinated services for children and families.
Participates in case conferences as appropriate.
Gathers and maintains individual, family, and classroom data for documentation, ongoing assessment, evaluation, and record keeping for successful individual and program planning.
Analyzes child outcomes on a classroom basis three times a year, consults with the education coordinator, and makes adjustments to curriculum planning and implementation as needed.
Conducts parent-teacher conferences three times a year.
Completes developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 calendar days of child entry.
Makes referrals as needed for disabilities and mental health.
Completes special projects as needed.

Requirements

New York State Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education.
BA/BS in Early Childhood Education; MA/MS in Early Childhood Education preferred.
BA/BS in related fields with at least eighteen (18) credits in Early Childhood Education plus experience teaching preschool-aged children.
Basic computer literacy in email, word processing, and internet navigation.
Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, and Sex Offender Registry.
Three reference checks.
Physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, tdap, MMR.
Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency policy regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.
Submit a resume and cover letter.
Provide three professional references upon selection (at least two from a former supervisor).

Skills

Early Childhood Education
Child Growth & Development
Planning
Program Implementation
Family Partnerships
Communication
Service Coordination
Record Keeping and Reporting
On-going Monitoring and Self-assessment
Basic computer literacy
Email
Word processing
Internet navigation
Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred

Location

Bronx, NY

Work Type

Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm
9am - 5pm
10pm - 6pm
Schedule may vary due to program needs

Experience Level

Experience teaching preschool aged children

Education Level

New York State Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education
BA/BS in Early Childhood Education
MA/MS in Early Childhood Education
BA/BS in related fields with at least eighteen (18) credits in Early Childhood Education

Salary/Compensations

$43,232.64 - $75,891.91 depending on credentials

Benefits

Life insurance
401k plan
Vacation time off
Personal time off
Sick time off

About the Company

Early Childhood Services Department

Equal Opportunity

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)