EHS Teacher

Bronx, NY • Full-time • Salary range: $33,440.45 – $38,693.21 based on credentials

About the role

Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and supervising services for a classroom of eight children using the identified curriculum and best practices in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards, Department of Health (Article 47), and other relevant regulations. This is a start-up-phase position for the first two years; responsibilities will evolve and require flexibility. Duties will be revisited once all center-based sites are fully operational.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in accordance with Early Head Start (EHS) and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) regulations, including regular visual inspection of equipment and areas accessible to children.
• Support staff in planning and implementing programming that addresses the emotional, social, physical, cognitive, language development, and health needs of individual children and the group.
• Work cooperatively with the classroom team and coordinators to ensure children’s goals and objectives are met.
• Assist with maintaining developmentally appropriate equipment and materials in good, sanitized, and disinfected condition, ensuring children’s access and constructive use.
• Maintain confidentiality of child and family information (verbal and written), including child behavior and parent communication.
• Notify the Lead Teacher of any concerns or observations of child health and behavior.
• Consult with the teacher prior to communicating information about individual children to parents.
• Assist with recordkeeping and curriculum planning for individual children and the group, including ongoing assessment of children’s development in alignment with EHS and school readiness goals using Teaching Strategies Gold three times a year.
• Participate in regular weekly team meetings, multi-disciplinary case conferences, and parent meetings.
• Develop and maintain positive working partnerships with parents.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to communicate information about child development and individual children to parents.
• Assist with standardized developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 calendar days of the child’s entry and follow through with any needed follow-up.
• Work with specialists and parents to support children with diagnosed special needs.
• Conduct home visits at least twice a year according to program policies and procedures.
• Conduct individual parent/teacher conferences at least three times per year to share child outcomes and collaborate with parents to establish individual goals related to school readiness.
• Follow applicable state regulations and agency policies regarding the prevention and reporting of child maltreatment.
• Participate in coaching opportunities and professional development training.
• Participate in annual performance evaluations to set short- and long-term professional goals.
• Participate in all required trainings and meetings.
• Perform special projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education; or 90 credits of an approved study plan to complete the degree.
• Completion of the Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or formal coursework in infant/toddler development.
• Experience working with families and children aged newborn to three.
• Ability to work with children and families with special developmental, social, or cultural needs.
• Ability to maintain written records and manage time to ensure completion of assigned work.
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide leadership.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds easily and regularly.
• Bilingual (English/Chinese/Albanian or Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Successfully clear: NYS DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Clearance, three reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Tdap, MMR, and varicella (fees may apply).
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every two years) and comply with agency policy regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick time off.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Schedule may vary due to program needs.