Head Teacher

Requisition #:
7503

CCC

# of openings: 1

Employment Type:

Full time

Position Status:
Permanent

Category:
Non-Bargaining

Workplace Arrangement:
In-Office

Fund:
1199

SEIU Child Care Corporation

Job Classification:
Exempt

• 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, make sure that children as 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

• 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, make sure that children as 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood education or related field of study approved 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 you 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