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About the Role

The Lead Teacher is responsible for general administrative duties, supervision of subordinate staff, and planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities for an assigned classroom. This role promotes the center’s philosophy and educational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the planning and execution of a day care program that addresses the educational, social, developmental, and health needs of children.
• Maintain equipment and materials in good condition for children's use.
• Report or remove damaged or hazardous equipment.
• Plan classroom furniture arrangement to optimize program functioning.
• Share in the overall planning for the best use of shared space.
• Plan the use of community resources to enrich the children's program.
• Develop educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of children.
• Share knowledge and understanding of the agency and community with classroom associates.
• Facilitate the professional growth of classroom associates through conferences and observation.
• Assist in the annual evaluation of classroom associates' job performance.
• Ensure equitable sharing of program responsibilities among all classroom personnel.
• Develop a plan for sharing information about children and the program with parents, teachers, and associates.
• Attend and participate in group parent meetings.
• Respect the confidential nature of information about parents and children.
• Maintain good working relationships and objective attitudes with other staff members.
• Plan and conduct regular group conferences with classroom associates.
• Encourage associates' attendance and participation in professional development workshops.
• Discuss own professional performance objectively in supervisory conferences with the director.
• Use supervisory conferences for information and professional guidance.
• Write, maintain, use, and share required records for effective administration and program development.
• Fulfill administrative functions in the director's absence when required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Supports the professional growth of colleagues by sharing materials and information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Strong teaching abilities.
• Adaptable.

Skills

• Early childhood education
• Teaching
• Communication
• Adaptability

Location

• 95 Central Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

Work Type

• On-site
• Full Time

Experience Level

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a pre-school program (experience with children under the age of 5)

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field
• Valid certification by the State Education Department

Salary/Compensations

• $31.11 per hour

Benefits

• Extensive Training & Career Development
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays (13 paid holidays, Half-day Summer Fridays, vacation, personal, and sick time)
• Robust Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (significantly subsidized)
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Generous 403(b) retirement plan (with agency contribution)
• Tax-deferred annuity
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Exclusive Perks & Discounts (Plum Benefits)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Internship & Referral Programs

About the Company

• Founded in 1846 to care for the children of sailors in the Port of New York, Seamen’s Society for Children and Families is a comprehensive nonprofit organization offering a range of services including foster care, adoption, mental health care, family stabilization, domestic violence intervention, health home care management, education financial support, a childcare center, and a youth tutoring program.
• The agency employs over 200 professionals serving over 1,250 children and over 500 families in New York City.
• Programs are conducted in a trauma-informed, caring manner that understands and embraces diversity.

Equal Opportunity

• Seamen’s Society is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.