Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Our Early Childhood Center currently offers full-day, year-round programming for children ages 3-5 including a NYC Early Learn program, Pre-K for All, extended day services and Summer Camp. The Lead Teacher is responsible for general administrative duties as assigned, for supervision of subordinate staff, and for planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities, monitoring children's progress, and maintenance of related records for the assigned classroom. At this time, this is a temporary position. Responsibilities:Daily teaching of lessons and writing plans for Units of Study and all classroom activitiesFacilitate Parent/Teacher conferencesCommunicates with children on their developmental levelSupervision of children in the classroom, playground and gym areasParticipation in center-wide programs Ex: Parent's Night Out, Pajama Night, Curriculum Night, Street fair, Open House, etc.Record keeping - Screenings & Assessments (Ex: Ages & Stages, Checkpoints for Teaching Strategies), Daily AttendanceClassroom preparation and planningProvides a balance between child-initiated and teacher-initiated activitiesProvides a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual childrenPlans and implements culturally diverse experiences that support familiesMaintains and posts written curriculum plansEstablishes routines with smooth transition periodsEncourages children to be independentCleaning of classroom materials and equipment as neededAssesses children's needs and developmental progress on an on-going basisInvolves classroom team in formal observations and assessmentsUses assessments to plan curriculumMeets with individual parents as required on matters involving child or Center policiesMaintains a safe & healthy environment and notifies the administration of maintenance issuesAttend staff meetings as well as staff development trainings throughout the year in accordance to DOH/DOE/ACS guidelinesMaintain confidentiality about our children, their families and other employeesSupervise assistant teachers, aides, or parent volunteersKeep current with all credentials and degrees in accordance with all accrediting and regulatory bodiesCandidate will work a 12 month schedule, 8.5 hour days with 1 hour for lunchOther duties as assigned by supervisor Minimum Qualifications: NYS certifiedBachelor's in Education, Master's a plus, or on a study plan for either of these degreesMinimum two years of teaching experience in child care and early education, or related educational programsCertification in Child Abuse, Infectious Disease and First Aid/CPRStrong computer skillsAn ability to communicate professionally verbally, in writing, and through emailFingerprinting by DOI & DOEKnowledge of Creative CurriculumBe a team playerStrong Classroom Management SkillsMust be able to bend, stoop, reach, sit on the floor and rise from the floor without adult assistance Salary: $56500 Agency Information: The Hebrew Educational Society, a thriving multi-service, comprehensive community center located in southeast Brooklyn, provides a diverse array of programs and services within a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment that is inclusive of people of all ages and ability levels. Programs include Early Childhood, After School, Camps, Athletic and Aquatic Activities, Older Adults & People with disabilities.

Created: 2024-10-19