After School Teacher Head Start
About the role
After-school teachers are responsible for the education and care of children in an after-school program. Their duties include developing a comprehensive curriculum and planning daily activities. They also interact with parents and other staff members to create a safe and fun learning environment for children. Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of children during all activities. Promote exploration, creativity, and discovery and stimulate each child's individual development. Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment. Work cooperatively with other teachers.
Responsibilities
- Prepare materials and maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
- Ensure that all Bank Street College, New York City Department of Health/Bureau of Day Care, and New York City Department of Education, CACFP guidelines are followed.
- Other duties as assigned by Director.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma is required.
- A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
- Experience working with preschool children in a child care setting and managing a classroom is preferred.
- Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team, as well as develop skills in working with individual children, small groups, and the whole class.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Benefits
No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.
Pay
$19.20 per hour.
Schedule
Hours: 3:00-5:30 P.M. Monday-Friday. Position is part time: up to 14 hours per week.
About Us
Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families. Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children. At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.
Contact
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