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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 4 years of age. The teacher will work collaboratively with one other teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 15-20 children. 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

• Implement daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development and the key experiences.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with families focusing on a relationship of trust and rapport.
• Share pertinent information with Family Advocate ensuring coordinated services to meet the needs of individual children and families.
• Gather and maintain individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation, and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning.
• Analyze child outcomes on classroom basis twice yearly, consult with education coordinator and adjust curriculum planning and implementation as needed.
• Follow applicable state regulations and agency policies regarding the prevention and reporting of child maltreatment.
• Participate in coaching opportunities and professional development training.
• Participate in annual performance evaluation to set short and long term professional goals.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and reflective supervision sessions.
• Practice positive teacher-child relationships including but not limited to working and speaking with children face- to- face at their level.
• Special projects and duties, as assigned and as required from time-to-time.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Early Childhood Education - MA/MS in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Certified in Early Childhood Education Birth-2nd grade.
• Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation.
• Successfully clear Comprehensive Background Clearance through Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Identogo Fingerprint Screening/DOE fingerprints, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, SEL check, three (3) reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply).
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every two (2) years) and other Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Head Start Performance Standard training requirements.
• Commit to getting a New York State Early Childhood Education certification within five years.
• Submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter.
• Provide three (3) professional references (at least one (1) from a former supervisor) if selected.

Skills

• Child Growth & Development: Uses knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children, collaborate with related service areas, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Planning: Develop an individual plan for each child including goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes.
• Program Implementation: Implement daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development and the key experiences.
• Family Partnerships: Establish positive and productive relationships with families focusing on a relationship of trust and rapport.
• Communication and Service Coordination: Share pertinent information with Family Advocate ensuring coordinated services to meet the needs of individual children and families.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Gather and maintain individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation, and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning.
• On-going Monitoring and Self-assessment: Analyze child outcomes on classroom basis twice yearly, consult with education coordinator and adjust curriculum planning and implementation as needed.
• Email
• Word processing
• Internet navigation

Location

• Delancey Family & Childcare Center; 294 Delancey, New York, NY 10002

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry-level

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Certified in Early Childhood Education Birth-2nd grade
• New York State Early Childhood Education certification within five years

Salary/Compensations

• $61,000 - $68,625

Benefits

• Benefits included directed by Union Contract

About the Company

• This position is within the Early Childhood Services department.

Equal Opportunity

• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)