Early/Head Start Escalera Center Based - Teacher

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is hiring a Teacher for its Head Start program in New York. The role focuses on creating a responsive, age-appropriate experience that nurtures physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth while directing the classroom with professionalism and care.

The position requires implementing a standards-based curriculum, maintaining portfolios, and engaging families through home visits and conferences, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus for newly hired teachers.

Qualifications

• BA in ECE or related field or DOHMH-approved plan toward that degree.
• Plan to meet NYS certification within 3 years.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Head Start Performance Standards and applicable guidelines.
• Implement curriculum per Early Childhood best practices and state frameworks.
• Maintain ongoing portfolios with observations and assessments.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences to discuss progress.
• Maintain a safe, healthy classroom and proper storage of materials.

Education

BA in ECE or related field

DOHMH-approved plan to meet NYS certification within 3 years

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• $3,000 Sign on Bonus***

This is an Early/ Head Start Program position with the DC37 Local 95 Union

Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 Early 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 3rd 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task

Qualifications Preferred

• 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 dependingon client needs.

Compensation

• 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.
• 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