Early/Head Start Escalera Center Based - Teacher

Child Center of NY; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 3,175,000 - 6,038,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking an enthusiastic teacher for an Early/Head Start program. The role emphasizes creating developmentally appropriate experiences and professional classroom leadership to foster growth in young children.

The teacher will implement standards from Head Start and NYS, maintain student portfolios, and conduct home visits while ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.
• Meet NYC DOHMH and NYS certification requirements for Head Start teaching roles.

Responsibilities

• Create age-appropriate, responsive learning experiences fostering physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
• Direct the classroom professionally while maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
• Follow Head Start standards and local/state and federal guidelines in all activities.
• Maintain portfolios with observations, developmental and social-emotional assessments.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences to discuss child development and progress.
• Ensure classroom safety, upkeep of equipment, and proper storage of materials.
• Utilize the playground as part of the curriculum and verify its safety.
• Perform health and environmental checklists monthly.
• Integrate IEP/IFSP plans into lesson plans for individualized outcomes.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in ECE or related field

DOHMH plan certified / NYS certification timeline

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