Early Head Start - Lead Teacher

Northside Center for Child Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Center for Child Development is seeking an ECE Lead Teacher to plan and oversee educational activities for Early Head Start children, including those with disabilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and a holistic approach to child development.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in ECE (Master’s preferred) with at least 1 year in an Early Childhood setting, and experience with ITERS and ELOF frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in ECE preferred; minimum of 1 year of experience in an Early Childhood setting (Lead Teacher).
• Experience working with families and children ages one to five years.
• Knowledge of ITERS and The Head Start ELOF.
• Supervision of children.
• Organizing and coordinating activities to meet social, developmental and health needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and oversee all classroom activities for Early Head Start children.
• Engage with families to support children’s development.
• Supervise program planning with attention to group and individual needs.
• Share information about children and program with families.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards and confidentiality.

Skills

ECE knowledge

Family engagement

Classroom supervision

ITERS/ELOF knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in ECE

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The EHS Lead Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing all classroom activities for Early Head Start children. This includes working with typically developing children as well as those with disabilities. The role also involves engaging with parents and families to support the children’s development.

• Supervise the planning and execution of a program that considers the social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child.
• Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with families.
• Participating in scheduled meetings with families, colleagues, and schools’ interdisciplinary team.
• Developing an appropriate plan by which information concerning the children and the program can be shared with the families.
• Fostering the belief in parents that they are their child’s first teacher and reinforcing this concept with practical suggestions for its development.
• Other related duties, as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of the program.
• Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Be honest, reliable, and dependable.
• Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.
• Attend mandated training(s) and meetings and seek out staff development opportunities.
• Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.
• Act conscientiously in performing routine duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in ECE preferred , master’s degree preferred; minimum of 1-year of experience in an Early Childhood setting (Lead Teacher).
• Experience working with families and children ages one to five years.
• Knowledge of The Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-) and The Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five (ELOF).
• Supervision of children.
• Supervising the planning and execution of a program that considers the social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child.
• Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with families.
• Participating in scheduled meetings with families, colleagues and schools' interdisciplinary team.
• Developing an appropriate plan by which information concerning the children and the program can be shared with the families.
• Fostering the belief in parents that they are their child’s first teacher and reinforcing this concept with practical suggestions for its development.
• Other related duties, as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of the program.

Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Be honest, reliable and dependable.
• Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.
• Attend mandated training courses and meetings and seek out staff development opportunities.
• Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.
• Act conscientiously in performing routine duties.

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to write using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; and to organize documents accurately.
• Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in groups

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with experience. Northside offers a competitive salary and benefits package. $45,000 - $55,000, Depending on experience.

About Northside

Northside Center for Child Development serves over 4,000 children annually through high-quality, outcomes-driven behavioral health, early childhood, and enrichment services. With over $30 million in annual funding, the organization provides children and their families with the support they need to overcome adversity, thrive, and pursue their dreams.

Northside has been a staple of the Harlem community since its founding in 1946 and a pioneer at the intersection of education and behavioral health for Black and Latino children. Several of its programs were the first in Harlem and established the standard of care for many social service agencies. Northside’s founders, Doctors Kenneth, and Mamie Clark were psychologists whose breakthrough Black/White Doll Study was used as evidence in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared public school segregation unconstitutional. The philosophy behind this landmark decision, now on its 70th anniversary, continues to inspire Northside to create and drive innovative programs that focus on the strengths of families and the importance of children’s self-esteem.