Head Teacher

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Responsibilities:

Assists the Director in developing and implementing adult orientation sessions.

Attends staff meetings, monthly parent meetings, annual planning retreat, annual staff planning retreat, and other special meetings.

Submits progress reports and other records during the year, as requested by the Director.

Notifies the Director immediately of personal difficulties related to children, parents, and staff.

Communicates and cooperates with the Director in implementing program changes.

Prepares an environment that ensures that furnishings and materials are complete and developmentally appropriate for the age group of children in the classroom.

Works with the assistant teacher to always ensure the safety and well-being of the children, making sure that children are never left unattended.

Utilizes positive phrasing of directives for children.

Works with individual and small groups of children and prepares circle time lessons.

Sets aside time to give the assistant the opportunity to share observations and ask questions.

Supervises the implementation of curriculum implementation.

Supervises the assistant or substitute who deals with children in the group to ensure effective implementation of indoor and outdoor activities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood education or related field of study approved by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene required;
Master degree preferred.

Minimum two (2) years relevant experience of teaching in a pre-school program for young children (ages 2-5 years old).

Valid certification issued by the State Education Department.

Knowledge of best practices in Early Childhood Education.

Knowledge of classroom management and positive behavior guidance.

Knowledge of developmental milestones and early Childhood Education Pedagogy.

Knowledge of Health and Safety Practices and Guidelines.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - oral, written, and listening.

Technology-savvy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Team, Zoom) ability to navigate diverse online assessment tools.

Bilingual a plus.