Preschool Teacher

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate in the planning, preparing, and implementing curriculum.
Work with the teaching team to prepare all necessary materials, and maintain classroom cleanliness, and organization.
Assist in parent communications such as check in calls, conferences, and daily/weekly updates on Remini platform.
Participate in report writing.
Work with children in whole groups, small groups, and individually.
Implement and reinforce agreed upon management strategies.
Work cooperatively with all staff and teaching partners.
Collaborate with directors and co-teachers to create goals that target professional growth and development.
Follow all policies and procedures outlined in Shorashim Preschool Academy’s staff handbook as well as the Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation handbook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Facilitate learning across various environments and situations such as: communicating at eye level, sitting on the floor or at child sized tables to engaging with students, lifting a child in duress, offering a lap to a child in need.
Toileting is an integral aspect of the developmental learning process at Shorashim. Educators need to be prepared to change diapers for all students. This includes lifting children onto a changing table or toilet seat as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in education is required OR a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or another OCFS-recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period, plus at least one year of experience in caring for children.
Experience in an Early Childhood setting is preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Maintaining a friendly and positive attitude and behavior at all times.
Some comfort with technology
In addition to formal qualifications above, all staff in OCFS-licensed programs must complete a minimum of 30 hours of professional training every two years. The first 15 hours must be completed within the first six months of employment/licensing.