Teacher, Early Childhood Education

Pre-School Teacher

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Pre-School Teacher for our UPK Program. The Teacher will be responsible for teaching children ages 3-5 the fundamental concepts required for kindergarten, including identifying numbers and letters, socializing well with others, and working effectively in a classroom structure. The pre-school teacher will be responsible for aligning the curriculum and expectations of the program in accordance with the guidelines of the Brentwood School district, the Office of Children and Family Services regulations, and the NYS Pre-Kindergarten learning standards.

The teacher will participate and collaborate with colleagues to ensure a safe, positive atmosphere and ensure the well-being of children at all times.

Responsibilities include:

• Following all Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Day Care regulations and policies.
• Using the Brentwood School District adopted curriculum and materials and supplementing curriculum with developmentally appropriate materials, lessons and activities.
• Overseeing the Teacher's Aide and collaborating with the Program Director on the annual performance appraisal.
• Utilizing positive classroom management techniques to guide children's behavior in a firm, positive and nurturing manner.
• Reviewing expectations and class rules daily.
• Creating and using individual behavior management plans when necessary. Including parents as partners for maximum effectiveness.
• Conducting assessments in accordance with Brentwood School District guidelines.
• Completing and sending home report cards in accordance with district guidelines.
• Conducting at least one Parent/Teacher conference with each family during the school year; scheduling additional conferences as needed.
• Attending and planning activities for a minimum of one "Family Night."
• Maintaining accurate records and completing all required reports; submitting all paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Creating and maintaining a clean, safe and cheerful classroom environment, with appropriate and varied materials available to students.
• Keeping bulletin boards current and displaying children's work to reflect what is currently being taught.
• Serving as a role model for the students.
• Demonstrating and facilitating appropriate conflict resolution and modeling kindness and empathy toward others.
• Labeling activity areas and materials in English/Spanish, along with a picture.
• Displaying the daily schedule with times and identifying pictures; reviewing the schedule with the children as you transition from activity to activity.
• Meeting with the Program Director regularly to discuss issues of concern and suggest changes and/or improvements.
• In coordination with the Program Director, developing a strategy for remediation and communication with parents for children presenting academic, social, or behavioral concerns. Generating a request for a district evaluation if parents agree to that plan of action.
• Using effective mediation skills for resolving conflicts.
• Planning innovative and exciting lessons.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education required.
• Current NYS Teacher Certification, B-2. N-6, equivalent, or plan to obtain a New York State Teachers Certification in Early Childhood Education within 5 years.
• At least six months experience working with children in a classroom setting is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills required.
• Ability to educate with age-appropriate language and teaching methods.
• Demonstrated patience, optimism, compassion, enthusiasm, and empathy.
• Effective mediation skills for resolving conflicts between children.
• Creative mindset to plan innovative, exciting lessons.
• Ability to be a positive role model for children and team members.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Physical requirements include considerable use of arms and legs and moving of the whole body, such as bending, pushing, pulling, walking, stooping, and handling of various types of materials. Heavy lifting may be required.