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About the Role

This position serves as a teacher for an integrated preschool classroom with a direct focus on children 3 to 5 years of age. The teacher will work collaboratively with one other lead teacher to ensure the successful operation of an integrated 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.

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of child growth and development principles to work with children, collaborate with related service areas, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Develop 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.
• Implement daily lesson plans in response to children's needs and interests, incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development, and key experiences.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with families, focusing on trust and rapport.
• Share pertinent information with Family Advocate to ensure coordinated services for individual children and families.
• Participate in case conferences as appropriate.
• Gather and maintain individual, family, and classroom data for documentation, ongoing assessment, evaluation, and record keeping for successful individual and program planning.
• Analyze child outcomes on a classroom basis three times a year, consult with the education coordinator, and make adjustments to curriculum planning and implementation as needed.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
• Complete developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 calendar days of child entry and make referrals as needed for disabilities and mental health.

Requirements

• New York State Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2nd Grade) or (N-2) preferred.
• BA/BS in Early Childhood Education - MA/MS in Early Childhood Education preferred –OR– 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, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, tdap, MMR (fees may apply).
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure 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 thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications.
• Provide three (3) professional references upon selection (at least two (2) 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)

Location

• 928 55th, Brooklyn NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Monday- Friday, 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm. 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 (Birth-2nd Grade) or (N-2) preferred.
• 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

Salary/Compensations

• $43,507.17 - $76,373.83 depending on credentials

Benefits

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

About the Company

• Head Start

Equal Opportunity

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)