GROUP TEACHER - Certification Required

Brooklyn Kindergarten Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,070 - 68,652; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $1,000

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A prominent early childhood education provider in New York is seeking a Certified Group Teacher to lead classroom activities for children aged 2-4. The role involves planning developmentally appropriate lessons, supervising teaching assistants, and fostering communication with families. Candidates must hold a valid NYS ECE certification and have a minimum of two years of experience working with young children. A commitment to cultural responsiveness is essential. Competitive pay with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have NYS Professional ECE Certification B-2 or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience working with young children.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Communicate with families about children's progress.
• Supervise classroom staff and foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children ages 2-4

Cultural responsiveness

Collaborative work

Education

NYS Professional ECE Certification B-2

Undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5

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Job Title

Certified Group Teacher

Pay

Base pay range: $61,070.00/yr - $68,652.00/yr.

Sign-On Bonus

$1,000 for newly hired Certified Teachers, valid May 15, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025. Bonus will be paid after successful completion of the 90 day probationary period.

Job Classification (FSLA)

Non-Exempt, 37.5 Hours.

Supervisor

Director.

Brooklyn Kindergarten Society

The Brooklyn Kindergarten Society (BKS) is the original “born in Brooklyn.” Founded in 1891, for 130 years BKS has helped provide high-quality early childhood education to working families. BKS has grown up with the borough and continues to be a leader in equitable access to early childhood education. We provide full day, year‑round academic experiences and care for children ages 2‑5 years old. Our curriculum is play based and marries together reading, writing, movement and music, with STEAM learning. Our goal is to ensure that Brooklyn’s youngest learners have an equitable first educational step.

Job Purpose

The Group Teacher is the head of the classroom and is responsible for implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum (Creative Curriculum) as well as divvying out classroom related work to the Assistant Teacher and Teacher’s Aide. Group Teachers should be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisor, and families to ensure quality education.

Scope of Influence

• Assist in the direction of a class of students (maybe mixed age) through daily activities
• Communicates with families about children’s progress and work

Responsibilities

Planning and Program Implementation (50%)

• Planning (25%)
• Understand the goals, objectives, and vision of BKS
• Understand the goals and objectives of the curriculum
• Plan well‑designed lessons that are aligned with the current units of study and culturally relevant pedagogy.
• Implement units of study and lesson plans in a thoughtful and intentional manner
• Identify goals for children
• Identify what staff and parents can do to help children achieve these goals
• Identify classroom materials needed to support the implementation of the curriculum towards achieving goals.
• Program Implementation (25%)
• Provide positive guidance for children
• Implement daily lesson plans.
• Lead various small group and center activities
• Delegate various academic and classroom‑based responsibilities to assistant teacher and teacher aides.
• Understand individual student goals and connect those goals to academic activities.
• Work with small groups of children to reinforce lessons, providing one‑on‑one instruction to students and supervising students in the classroom.
• Create a warm and welcoming environment that includes a print‑rich, and culturally responsive culture.

Additional Duties (35%)

• Assessment System (15%)
• Complete and maintain observations and other running records
• Navigate Teaching Strategies GOLD online (assessment system).
• Supervision (10%)
• Provide consistent supervision that takes into account developmentally appropriate activities and health needs of the group and individual child.
• Relationship Building (5%)
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders e.g., other teachers, family workers/social workers, parents and guardians for the purposes of school readiness.
• Promoting professional growth (5%)
• Assume responsibility for professional performance and self‑reflection
• Other (15%)
• Fulfill roles as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policies.
• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions, and workshops as assigned.
• Perform any other work‑related duties necessary to the smooth functioning of the center as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• NYS Professional ECE Certification B-2, Valid NYS Permanent Certification B-2 or N-6, Professional or Permanent Childhood Education (1-6), Prekindergarten-Grade 6 (P-6) Required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children ages 2-4 years old
• A 2.5 minimum culminate undergraduate GPA if possessing an undergraduate degree
• Experience working with low‑income populations and diverse cultures.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Education and Training