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About the Role
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of NY are hiring lead teachers for 3K and PreK classrooms. Our programs are part of the NYC Universal PreK program and are committed to helping each child develop their curiosity, knowledge, and approach to learning. We invite qualified early childhood educators to join our dedicated teams in a warm, inclusive, and community-focused Catholic school environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide students with an age-appropriate nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment to support their social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.
- Provide classroom instruction and facilitate engaging learning experiences based on The Creative Curriculum.
- Develop unit, weekly and individualized lesson plans in line with program goals and policies.
- Differentiate instruction to build upon individual strengths and interests of each child.
- Regularly assess the progress of each child and document observations and evidence; use the data to plan for instruction.
- Implement positive behavior management support in keeping with Archdiocesan and NYC Division of Early Childhood (DECE) guidelines.
- Work closely with school administration, Archdiocesan, and NYC DOE coaches and teaching partners to provide high-quality early childhood instruction.
- Provide services to all children and families with respect, compassion and confidentiality while exhibiting knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational, cultural and socio-economic needs of the children and families served in the program.
- Guide and collaborate with the teacher assistants and aides.
- Participate in Professional Development sessions as provided by the NYC DECE and the Archdiocesan Office of Early Childhood.
- Communicate regularly with families to support the extension of learning at home as per program protocols.
- Respond to parent concerns and requests with professionalism and as a partner in the education of each child.
- Actively support the goals of the school and program through collaborative teamwork with colleagues.
- Continually seek and participate in opportunities to develop as an early childhood professional.
- Perform additional duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
- BA or MA (Early Childhood Education or related field - preferred)
- Study plan BA plus enrollment in B-2 teacher preparation program OR Associates in Early Childhood acceptable for 3K position only
- Experience working with young children in a classroom setting.
- New York State teaching certificates: Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2); Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 (N-6); Prekindergarten - Grade 6 (P-6); or Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2)
- Study Plan candidates working towards NYS B-2 certification are encouraged to apply.
- An equivalent certification from a public or private teacher accrediting organization (out of State) granted reciprocity by the New York State Education Department.
- Additional Article 43 documentation required at time of hiring.
Skills
- Classroom instruction
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Child assessment
- Behavior management
- Collaboration
- Communication with families
- Professional development
Location
- Bronx
- Manhattan
- Staten Island
Work Type
- School Year program
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Lead Teacher
Education Level
- BA
- MA
- Associates Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $55,000-75,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
About the Company
- Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of NY operate UPK programs within PreK through 8 elementary schools.
- Committed to working with families and staff to foster child development.
- Focus on honoring individual talents and interests of young children.
- Operates in a warm, inclusive, and community-focused Catholic school environment.