Early Head Start Teacher

SCO; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in New York seeks an early childhood educator to provide high-quality learning experiences across social-emotional, literacy, language, math, science, and arts, while implementing individualized plans for each child.

You will collaborate with a Master Teacher, engage families, maintain observations and assessments, and support family goals, ensuring a safe, inclusive classroom aligned with SCO’s mission.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities required.
• Experience in early childhood settings and family engagement preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early learning program incorporating evidence-based curriculum and activities.
• Provide early learning experiences across social-emotional, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, arts, and other subject matter.
• Develop and implement individual educational plans for children to support development.
• Establish a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of children and document progress.
• Collaborate with family engagement specialist and interdisciplinary team to promote goals.
• Work with parents directly to promote participation and involvement in education activities.
• Facilitate reflective supervision and manage classroom staff and volunteers.
• Implement programming requirements per funding and model requirements.
• Maintain safe and healthy classroom environment and conduct health checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates or better in Early Childhood Education

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

Certification preferred

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 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
• 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 -

• Must have CDA (Child Development Certification)
• Associates, 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

Statement

SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Travel Required

No .

Qualifications

Education

Associates or better in Early Childhood Education.

Required

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