Lead Teacher

Position: Lead Teacher - 4770
Bronx Works helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

Our family shelters are safe, welcoming spaces where families can stay temporarily while they work toward long-term stability. Program staff provide compassionate support, life-enhancing services, and community-based resources to help empower each family. Together, we guide families on their journey back to independence and into permanent housing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all OSHA requirements.
• Assist Director of Children's Services with the development of program goals and early childhood activities.
• Assist in preparation of lesson plans in compliance with ACD regulations.
• Create a nurturing and supportive environment for children.
• Implement various early childhood educational, recreational and social activities that foster development and growth.
• Engage children in team building activities.
• Assist an individual child or group of children with dressing and toilet training; change diapers; ensure sanitary conditions.
• Provide classroom management.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Attend training sessions and workshops on early childhood education.
• Meet monthly with program coordinator and/or prograin director for supervision.
• Act as a liaison with parents.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree, preferably in education or early childhood.
• Clearance through New York State Central Registry and New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
• First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Responding to Emergency (RTE) certification, or obtain within 3-6 months.
• Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred.
• Two years experience working in a day care, preschool, or special education setting preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Good writing skills.
• Ability to work with infants and preschool children from the ages of 0-5 years.
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather.

PYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

Bronx Works seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This commitment applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination.