3K School Day Lead Teacher

SCO Family of Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services seeks an early childhood educator to provide high-quality learning experiences across literacy, language, math, science, social studies, and arts. The role includes developing individualized plans, fostering development, and maintaining a safe classroom while collaborating with families and an interdisciplinary team.

Applicants should have a degree in early childhood education (master's preferred), certification is a plus, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and family involvement.
• Experience in early childhood programs or policy.
• Ability to utilize and provide reflective supervision.
• Strong communication showing cooperation and openness to change.
• Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to meet deadlines, stay organized and work under pressure.
• Experience in multicultural environments serving vulnerable populations.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early learning programs using evidence-based curriculum.
• Deliver experiences across social-emotional, literacy, language, math, science, and more.
• Develop and implement individual educational plans for children.
• Establish a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Observe and assess children; document progress and growth.
• Collaborate with teaching teams to review data and set goals.
• Partner with family engagement staff to promote parental involvement.
• Work with families and interdisciplinary teams to support goals.
• Facilitate reflective supervision and manage classroom staff and volunteers.
• Ensure programming adheres to funding and model requirements; maintain safety.

Skills

Communication

Reflective supervision

Multicultural experience

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

Master's degree in early childhood education

Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Provide high-quality early learning program that incorporates evidence-based curriculum and instructional activities

Provide early learning experiences in social-emotional, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language development, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children

Develop and implement individual educational plans for children, which supports their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development

Establish a developmentally appropriate classroom environment favorable to the development and personal growth of children

Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of children and maintain documentation of each child's progress and growth

Regularly meet with teaching team and the Master Teacher to review classroom and child data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement through active collaboration

Collaborate with the family engagement specialist and other personnel to promote individual children's goals relating to communication skills, health habits, physical skills, development of self-awareness, and early literacy

Work with parents directly and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; develop activities for parents that promote parent participation and involvement in education activities for their children

Facilitate reflective supervision, as both a participant and through utilization in managing classroom staff and volunteers

Implement all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements

Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment; conduct daily health and environment checks; ensure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications - External

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or an early childhood related field

Certification preferred

Knowledge of principles and practices of early childhood education and family involvement

Early childhood program and/or policy experience

Ability to utilize and provide reflective supervision

Ability to communicate in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern and openness to change

Advanced command of the English language and grammar, both verbal and written

Ability to meet deadlines, stay well organized and work under pressure. Ability to prioritize

Experience working successfully in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations

Proficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office products.

Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services

Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families

Team player

Bachelor's Degree (no certification): $40,000
Bachelor's Degree (with certification): $61,070
Master's Degree (no certification): $40,000
Master's Degree (with certification): $68,652

Travel Required

No .

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

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