Lead Teacher

Job Summary: This position involves serving as a teacher in a preschool classroom, specifically focusing on children aged 3 to 4 years. The teacher will collaborate with another educator to ensure the effective management of a classroom comprising 15 to 20 children. Additionally, the teacher will work alongside a team of fellow educators and family members to implement the curriculum, aiming to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

The teacher will ultimately be assessed based on a combination of skills, dispositions, and behaviors, some of which are specific to the service area of this position, while others reflect the general expectations for all employees within our program. The teacher will be expected to demonstrate competency in the following functions:

Child Growth & Development: Utilizes knowledge of child growth and development principles to work effectively with children, collaborate with related service areas, and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.
Planning: Develops individualized plans for each child, setting goals based on identified needs and outlining objectives and activities to achieve established outcomes.
Program Implementation: Executes daily lesson plans that respond to the needs and interests of children, incorporating observations, anecdotal record-keeping, and knowledge of early childhood development and key experiences.
Family Partnerships: Cultivates positive and productive relationships with families, emphasizing the establishment of trust and rapport.
Communication and Service Coordination: Shares relevant information with the director and family assistants to ensure coordinated services that address the needs of individual children and families. Participates in case conferences as necessary.
Record Keeping and Reporting: Collects and maintains data related to individuals, families, and classrooms for documentation, ongoing assessment, evaluation, and record keeping to support effective individual and program planning.
Ongoing Monitoring and Self-Assessment: Analyzes child outcomes on a classroom basis twice a year, consults with the education coordinator, and modifies curriculum planning and implementation as needed.

Requirements:

Education: BA/BS in Early Childhood Education required - MA/MS in Early Childhood Education preferred.
Certification: Must be certified or actively working towards certification in Early Childhood Education, specifically for ages birth to 2nd grade.
Skills: Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in email, word processing, and internet navigation. Strong understanding of child growth and development principles. Excellent communication skills to foster family partnerships and collaborate with colleagues.
Background Checks: Must complete necessary DOE & DOH fingerprinting $101.50 each, screening through the Statewide Central Register (SCR) $25.00, and medical evaluations prior to employment. (Fee’s applicable)
Application Materials: Submitting a resume, cover letter, and three professional reference letters is required for the application process. The references must be on letterhead and include the signature and contact information of the person providing the reference.
NYC & DOH Training Certificate required: Candidate must complete a series of training prior to employment. Child mandated reporter, Foundations of health and safety, Infectious disease, Code Ana, CPR & First aid, SIDS, Sexual harassment, CACFP, and other required training.
Experience: Previous experience working with young children in a classroom setting is preferred.