Head Start Corona - Certified or Uncertified Teacher*** $3,000 sign on Bonus

About the role

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the creation of a responsive, age-appropriate experience that fosters the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of the children.
• Direct the classroom in a professional, respectful manner while creating a safe nurturing environment with a focus on learning.
• Implement a curriculum adhering to Early Childhood best practices as defined by National Education for Young Children (NAEYC), NYS Quality Rating and Improvement System, NYS Common Core, NYS Early Learning Framework, and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (if applicable).
• Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including observations, developmental and social emotional assessments.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment. Ensure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored.
• Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; ensure that the playground is safe.
• Conduct daily health checklist and monthly environment checklist.
• Integrate the implementation of children's IEP (Individual Education Plan) or I.F.S.P. (Individual Family Service Plan) into lesson plans for individualized outcomes.
• Perform other duties, as may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 2 years’ experience preferred.
• NYS licensed or any approved study plan teacher in accordance with the NYC Department of Health regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with NYS certification.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Certified Teacher - $38.99 - $43.83/hr

Schedule

Hours vary based on program needs.

Skills

• Strong understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Implementation of Early Childhood best practices
• Curriculum adherence to NAEYC, NYS Quality Rating and Improvement System, NYS Common Core, NYS Early Learning Framework, and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (if applicable)
• Portfolio assessment for each child
• Conducting home visits and parent conferences
• Maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment
• Using the playground as an extension of the classroom
• Conducting daily health and monthly environment checklists
• Integrating children's IEP or I.F.S.P. into lesson plans

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Certified Teacher - $38.99 - $43.83/hr

Schedule

Hours vary based on program needs.

Skills

• Strong understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Implementation of Early Childhood best practices
• Curriculum adherence to NAEYC, NYS Quality Rating and Improvement System, NYS Common Core, NYS Early Learning Framework, and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (if applicable)
• Portfolio assessment for each child
• Conducting home visits and parent conferences
• Maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment
• Using the playground as an extension of the classroom
• Conducting daily health and monthly environment checklists
• Integrating children's IEP or I.F.S.P. into lesson plans