Early Childhood Lead Teacher Job Brooklyn area,New York USA,Education / Teaching

Principal Responsibilities:

Our Early Childhood Center currently offers full-day, year-round programming for children ages 3-5 including a NYC Early Learn program, Pre-K for All, extended day services and Summer Camp. The Lead Teacher is responsible for general administrative duties as assigned, for supervision of subordinate staff, and for planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities, monitoring children's progress, and maintenance of related records for the assigned classroom.

At this time, this is a temporary position.

Responsibilities:

Daily teaching of lessons and writing plans for Units of Study and all classroom activities
Facilitate Parent/Teacher conferences
Communicates with children on their developmental level
Supervision of children in the classroom, playground and gym areas
Participation in center-wide programs Ex:
Parent's Night Out, Pajama Night, Curriculum Night, Street fair, Open House, etc.
Record keeping - Screenings & Assessments (Ex: Ages & Stages, Checkpoints for Teaching Strategies), Daily Attendance
Classroom preparation and planning
Provides a balance between child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities
Provides a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children
Plans and implements culturally diverse experiences that support families
Maintains and posts written curriculum plans
Establishes routines with smooth transition periods
Encourages children to be independent
Cleaning of classroom materials and equipment as needed
Assesses children's needs and developmental progress on an on-going basis
Involves classroom team in formal observations and assessments
Uses assessments to plan curriculum
Meets with individual parents as required on matters involving child or Center policies
Maintains a safe & healthy environment and notifies the administration of maintenance issues
Attend staff meetings as well as staff development trainings throughout the year in accordance to DOH/DOE/ACS guidelines
Maintain confidentiality about our children, their families and other employees
Supervise assistant teachers, aides, or parent volunteers
Keep current with all credentials and degrees in accordance with all accrediting and regulatory bodies
Candidate will work a 12 month schedule, 8.5 hour days with 1 hour for lunch
Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS certified
Bachelor's in Education, Master's a plus, or on a study plan for either of these degrees
Minimum two years of teaching experience in child care and early education, or related educational programs
Certification in Child Abuse, Infectious Disease and First Aid/CPR
Strong computer skills
An ability to communicate professionally verbally, in writing, and through email
Fingerprinting by DOI & DOE
Knowledge of Creative Curriculum
Be a team player
Strong Classroom Management Skills
Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, sit on the floor and rise from the floor without adult assistance

Agency Information:

The Hebrew Educational Society, a thriving multi-service, comprehensive community center located in southeast Brooklyn, provides a diverse array of programs and services within a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment that is inclusive of people of all ages and ability levels. Programs include Early Childhood, After School, Camps, Athletic and Aquatic Activities, Older Adults & People with disabilities.


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