Preschool Group Teacher

Location: 1825 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn NY

Salary range: $43,232.64 - $76,373.83 depending on credentials

About the role

This position serves as a teacher for an integrated preschool classroom with a direct focus on children 3 to 5 years of age. The teacher will work collaboratively with one other lead teacher to ensure the successful operation of an integrated classroom with a total of 20 children maximum. 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.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs.

Benefits

• Life insurance
• 401k plan
• Vacation, personal, and sick time-off

Requirements

Education & Certification

• New York State Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2nd Grade) or (N-2) preferred
• BA/BS in Early Childhood Education – MA/MS in Early Childhood Education preferred
• OR BA/BS in related fields with at least eighteen (18) credits in Early Childhood Education plus experience teaching preschool aged children

Pre-Employment

• Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards

Skills

• Basic computer literacy in email, word processing, and internet navigation

Responsibilities

• Child Growth & Development: Use knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children, collaborate with related service areas, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Planning: 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 by utilizing Creative Curriculum and TSG assessments.
• Program Implementation: Implement daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development, and the key experiences.
• Family Partnerships: Establish positive and productive relationships with families focusing on a relationship of trust and rapport.
• Communication and Service Coordination: Share pertinent information with Family Advocate ensuring coordinated services to meet the needs of individual children and families. Participate in case conferences as appropriate.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Gather and maintain individual, family, and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation, and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning, which includes observations and anecdotes.
• On-going Monitoring and Self-assessment: Analyze child outcomes on classroom basis three times a year, consult with education coordinator, and make adjustments to curriculum planning and implementation as needed. Conduct parent teacher conferences 2 times a year. Complete developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 calendar days of the child entry and do referral as needed for disabilities and mental health.