Group Teacher

Location: Delancey Family & Childcare Center, 294 Delancey, New York, NY 10002
Reports to: Center Director

About the role

This position serves as a teacher for a preschool classroom with a direct focus on children 3 to 4 years of age. The teacher will work collaboratively with one other teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 15-20 children. The teacher also works with a team of other teachers and family members to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of child growth and development to work with children, collaborate with related service areas, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop an individual plan for each child including goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes.
• Implement daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development, and key experiences.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with families focusing on trust and rapport.
• Share pertinent information with Family Advocate ensuring coordinated services to meet the needs of individual children and families; participate in case conferences as appropriate.
• Gather and maintain individual, family, and classroom data for documentation, ongoing assessment, evaluation, and record keeping for successful individual and program planning.
• Analyze child outcomes on a classroom basis twice yearly, consult with education coordinator, and adjust curriculum planning and implementation as needed.
• Follow applicable state regulations and agency policies regarding the prevention and reporting of child maltreatment.
• Participate in coaching opportunities, professional development training, annual performance evaluations, staff meetings, and reflective supervision sessions.
• Practice positive teacher-child relationships including working and speaking with children face-to-face at their level.
• Perform special projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Early Childhood Education; MA/MS in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Certified in Early Childhood Education Birth–2nd grade.
• Basic computer literacy in email, word processing, and internet navigation.
• Successfully clear comprehensive background clearance through Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, including Identogo Fingerprint Screening/DOE fingerprints, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, SEL check, three reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, and MMR (fees may apply).
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every two years) and complete other Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Head Start Performance Standard training requirements.
• Commit to obtaining New York State Early Childhood Education certification within five years.

Pay

$61,000 – $68,625 (benefits included as directed by Union Contract)

Schedule

Monday to Friday, with one of the following shifts:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, or 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Schedule varies depending on program needs.