Early Childhood Education; Astoria- Teacher; NYS Certified or Study Plan

Early Childhood Education;
Astoria
- Teacher (NYS Certified or Study Plan)*** $3,000 Sign on Bonus

Astoria, Queens, NY, USA

Posted Friday, March 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM

The Teacher is responsible for the creation of a responsive, age-appropriate experience that fosters the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of the children . The Teacher directs the classroom professionally and respectfully while creating a safe nurturing environment focusing on learning.

• Perform this position's functions with a strong understanding of the Head Start Program Performance Standards and local, state, and other federal guidelines.
• Implement a curriculum adhering to Early Childhood best practices as defined by National Education for Young Children (NAEYC), NYS (New York State) Quality Rating and Improvement System, NYS Common Core, NYS Early Learning Framework, and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (if applicable).
• Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including observations, developmental and social emotional assessments.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment. Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored;
• Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; assure that the playground is safe;
• Conduct daily health checklists and monthly environmental checklists .
• Integrate the implementation of children's I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan) or I.F.S.P. (Individual Family Service Plan) into lesson plans for individualized outcomes .
• Perform other duties, as may be required .

Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the classroom and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the federal, state, locals’ requirements as well as agency policies and applicable laws.

• Based on classroom assignments . Study Plan eligible with the following requirements:
• 3-year-old class: 90 college credits with a study plan that is acceptable to the DOHMH leading to an Early Childhood degree with E arly Childhood Certification (B-Grade
  2) in required timeline
• 4-year-old class: BA in ECE or related field or study plan that is acceptable to the DOHMH leading to an Early Childhood degree with Early Childhood Certification (B-Grade
  2) within 3 years
• 1 year of classroom experience teaching children up to 3 rd grade if the individual has a Bachelor's degree in any other subject area
• NYS licensed or approved study plan teacher in accordance with the NYC Department of Health regulations which include a plan to meet NYS certification requirements within 3-7 years.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task

• Master's degree in early childhood education or related field with NYS Early Childhood certification
• Will support families that predominantly speak Spanish or Bengali andothers, may be required depending on client needs.

Uncertified Teacher - $23.05 - $30.05/ hr

Certified Teacher - $38.99 to $43.83/ hr

Newly hired Teacher's will be eligible for a $3,000 Sign on bonus.

Teacher's may also be eligible for an additional $1,797 summer stipend.

Masters Certified Teachers may be eligible for an additional $1,200.

Additional compensation could be applied if candidates has a CDA.

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V