4K Lead Teacher

SCO; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in New York seeks a skilled early childhood educator to deliver a high-quality program aligned with evidence-based curriculum. You will lead experiences across social-emotional, literacy, language, math, sciences, and arts while developing individual education plans for children within a supportive team.

You will collaborate with the Education Director and family engagement staff, work with families, and participate in training to promote children's growth and ensure a

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in early childhood education or related field.
• 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 cooperatively and respectfully.
• Excellent English language and grammar.
• Meet deadlines, stay organized and work under pressure.
• Experience in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to SCO Family of Services mission.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early learning program following evidence-based curriculum.
• Provide early learning experiences across social-emotional, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, arts.
• Develop and implement individual education plans for children.
• Establish developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment; document progress.
• Regularly meet with teaching team and Education Director to review data and plan.
• Collaborate with family engagement specialist to promote goals.
• Work with parents and interdisciplinary team to promote parent involvement.
• Facilitate reflective supervision and professional development.
• Implement programming per funding and model requirements; ensure safety.

Skills

Early childhood education knowledge

Policy experience

Reflective supervision

Communication & collaboration

English proficiency

Organization & time management

Multi-cultural experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team player

Commitment to SCO mission

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Preferred: Associates or better in Early Childhood Education

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 Education Director to review classroom and child data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement through active collaboration
• Collaborate with the family engagement specialist and other FirstStepNYC 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
• Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings, engage in coaching cycles with master teacher, and develop individual plans for own professional development
• 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 AND SKILLS:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in early childhood education or an early childhood related field
• 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

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Early Childhood Education.

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