Group Teacher (Ridgewood Child Care Center)

Responsibilities

• Appropriately supervise children at all times according to DOH and DOE regulations to facilitate safety and optimal program functioning.
• Plan and execute a program within the classroom that meets the educational, social, developmental and health needs of the group and the individual child.
• Develop educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of each child.
• Take responsibility for keeping classroom furniture, equipment and materials accessible and in good condition.
• Aid the Educational Director in promoting the professional growth and development of classroom associates.
• Keep accurate and up to date written records on children’s progress according to DOE, DOH and Salvation Army policy.
• Regularly communicate children’s progress to parents, caregivers and relevant center staff.
• Maintain good working relationships with parents/caregivers and Salvation Army colleagues.
• Congduct parent conferences.
• Participate in staff meetings, mandatory training and professional development opportunities.
• Participate in recruitment activities to increase enrollment in the centers.
• If necessary and appropriate, fulfill administrative functions in the absence of the Educational Director.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), NYC Department of Education online platforms, and Teaching Strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned which are consistent with the above and according to programmatic need.

Qualifications

• The group teacher shall meet the requirements set by the NYS DOH, DOE and The Salvation Army for the day care center in which he/she will be employed.
• A Group Teacher must have a NYS Early Childhood Certification Birth-2 or be on a study plan towards certification.