General Education Teacher

Brief Description

Ignite Young Minds as a Universal Pre-K Teacher at HCA! Are you passionate about shaping the future, one tiny smile at a time? Join our non-profit organization as a dedicated Universal Pre-K Teacher and embark on a journey of inspiration, growth, and heartwarming impact.

Position Overview

• Teach students academic and life processes skills under the general supervision of the Education Director.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities in an innovative educational setting based on established performance standards and best practices.
• Teach basic school readiness skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills, following Creative Curriculum.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement, modeling and redirection.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Maintain a safe, well organized and academically stimulating learning environment appropriate to the needs of the students.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or other closely related field.
  • Mets NYS Childhood Certification Education Requirements.
• Experience in Early Childhood.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood.
• Ability to apply and integrate academic knowledge of elementary education.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal practices and the New York State Education Dept.’s Division of Professional Licensing.
• Knowledge of areas of practice specific to pediatrics, including child development and specific diagnoses.
• Understand and respect the unique needs of children and their families.
• Demonstrates energy and enthusiasm for working with children.
• Demonstrate appropriate/professional interpersonal skills with agency personnel, children, and their families.
• Communicates verbally and/or in written form clearly, ethically, and professionally, with staff, parents, and physicians.
• Excellent organizational & time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, including a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to make quick and independent decisions in response to changing conditions.
• Demonstrates motivation to augment current level of knowledge and practice through participation in continuing education courses, as required by New York State Education Department.
• Proficient with modern office IT equipment and software.

Summary

• HCA is proud to offer a competitive suite of benefits including but not limited to:
  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, holiday, personal, and sick time.
  • Retail plan with company matching.
  • Telehealth/concierge medicine.
  • FSAH.
  • SAL.
  • Life insurance.
  • Long-term disability insurance.
  • Short-term disability insurance.
  • Critical illness/specified disease insurance.
  • Accident insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Professional development assistance.
  • Travel reimbursement.
• Please note: failure to provide responses to prescreening questions or fully complete an application may result in rejected submissions.
• HCA is an equal opportunity employer.