Certified Group Teacher Union Settlement

Certified Group Teacher Job Description Organizational Summary

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For over 130 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.

Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes the following service areas:
Early Childhood Education, Youth Development and Opportunity, Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center, the Family Childcare Network, and the East Harlem Community Partnership, NYC Benefits, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 15,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year.

Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.union settlement, visit www.union settlement.org

Position:
Certified Group Teacher – Child Care Center
Department:
Early Childhood Education

Reports to:

Educational Site Director

Hours:

Full-time; schedule may vary during hours of operation from 8am-6pm
Salary: $56,000 – $65,000
FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Location:

On-Site, Leggett Memorial, Union Johnson, and Union Carver
Position Reporting to this Role:
Assistant Teacher and Teacher’s Aide

Under the supervision of the Educational Site Director, the Certified Group Teacher will plan and execute a program implementing an approved agency curriculum to provide quality early childhood learning experiences for children. This program will take into account the educational, social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child.

Please note the credentials required for this certified role, including but not limited to current New York State Education Department Certification in Early Childhood Education. Study Plan options are also available.

• Implement a program of sound educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of children to enable them to make the most of future educational opportunities.
• Develop and create developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans in accordance with the approved agency curriculum.
• Keep equipment and material accessible and in good condition to encourage maximum constructive use by the children.
• Remove and/or report any damaged or hazardous equipment to the Educational/Site Director or designated individual so necessary action may be taken.
• Assist in the planning of appropriate arrangement of classroom furniture designed to promote optimal program functioning.
• Collaborate in the overall planning for the best use of shared space for center programming.
• Identify and utilize community resources to enrich the educational content of the children’s program.
• Maintain good working relationships and objective attitudes with classroom staff.
• Participate in regular group conferences with classroom staff.
• Develop an appropriate plan by which the Teacher and Associates can share information concerning the children and program with the parents.
• Attend and participate in group parent meetings.
• Respect the confidential nature of all information about parents and children.
• Assume responsibility for planning and conducting…