Lead Teacher

Summary: Elmcor Rising Scholars is seeking lead teachers for a 3K/4K early child program funded by DOE and operated by Elmcor Youth & adult Activities. Elmcor Rising Scholars is a school year/ school day program located in Jamaica, Queens. Lead teachers will be the direct education provider to the children of district 29 and must reflect the values and mission of Elmcor in their pedagogy.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom.
Actively create and maintain a child-oriented, trauma-sensitive atmosphere to foster growth and development.
Ensure developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum providing for the educational, physical, and hygienic care of the children.
Maintain a clean, bright and safe classroom environment..
Collaborate with administration and other teachers regarding progress and needs of children.
Conduct and further develop progress assessments.
Provide information to parents regarding child development and engage parents in the child’s education process.
Liaise with appropriate City agencies including DOE and DOHMH.
Interact professionally, affectionately and respectfully with children, families and colleagues
Develop both long- and short-term lesson plans based on the curriculum and philosophy of the Elmcor Rising Scholar
Work collaboratively with Teacher Assistants to develop curriculum appropriate for child 3 yrs and 4 yrs old
Consistently provide stimulating activities that will support their emotional, intellectual and social development
Keep an open line of communication between families regarding their child's developmental growth and transitions
Experience using Creative Curriculum
Assess all students using Teaching Strategies Gold
Work with parents to increase their understanding of child development, including but not limited to development stages, developmental appropriateness, early literacy and parental involvement
Monitor physical and emotional well-being of children
Accept supervision
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and staff training
Communicate effectively with others, including giving and receiving feedback
Cooperate successfully and professionally as a member of a team
Involve in quality improvement process.
Time management skills with the ability to run a classroom by established guidelines
Working with fellow teachers, parents and children by knowing how to communicate and accomocdate to audience

Qualification:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Knowledge of Article 47-DOHMH and DOE EFQ
Bachelor ECE and NYS Teaching Certificate (B-2)
At least 2 years of teaching experience within an Early Childhood setting/ preschool