Group Teacher (Ridgewood Child Care Center)

The Salvation Army; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in New York City is seeking a Group Teacher to work under the Educational Director, delivering qualified early childhood education in compliance with NYS DOH/DOE policies.

Responsibilities include supervising children, planning developmentally appropriate activities, keeping records, communicating with families, and contributing to staff training and enrollment efforts.

Qualifications

• Must meet NYS DOH/DOE and Salvation Army requirements for the day care center.
• Must have NYS ECC Birth-2 certification or be on a study plan towards certification.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately supervise children at all times in compliance with DOH/DOE regulations.
• Plan and execute a classroom program addressing educational, social, developmental and health needs.
• Develop educational goals appropriate to each child's age and level.
• Maintain classroom furniture, equipment and materials in good condition.
• Keep written records on children's progress per DOE/DOH and Salvation Army policy.
• Communicate children's progress to parents and center staff.
• Participate in staff meetings, mandatory training and professional development.
• Assist in recruitment activities to increase enrollment.
• Fulfill administrative tasks during the Educational Director's absence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, NYC DOE platforms, and Teaching Strategies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

NYC DOE online platforms

Teaching Strategies

Education

NYS Early Childhood Certification Birth-2

Study plan towards certification

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Educational Director, the group teacher shall be responsible for working within the framework of The Salvation Army and carrying out its functions, policies and procedures, observing the schedules in the center and adhering to its established personnel policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately supervise children at all times according to DOH and DOE regulations to facilitate safety and optimal program functioning.
• Plan and execute a program within the classroom that meets the educational, social, developmental and health needs of the group and the individual child.
• Develop educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of each child.
• Take responsibility for keeping classroom furniture, equipment and materials accessible and in good condition.
• Assist the Educational Director in promoting the professional growth and development of classroom associates.
• Keep accurate and up to date written records on children’s progress according to DOE, DOH and Salvation Army policy.
• Regularly communicate children’s progress to parents, caregivers and relevant center staff.
• Maintain good working relationships with parents/caregivers and Salvation Army colleagues.
• Conduct parent conferences.
• Participate in staff meetings, mandatory training and professional development opportunities.
• Participate in recruitment activities to increase enrollment in the centers.
• If necessary and appropriate, fulfill administrative functions in the absence of the Educational Director.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), NYC Department of Education online platforms, and Teaching Strategies.
• Other duties as assigned which are consistent with the above and according to programmatic need.

Qualifications

• The group teacher shall meet the requirements set by the NYS DOH, DOE and The Salvation Army for the day care center in which he/she will be employed.
• A Group Teacher must have a NYS Early Childhood Certification Birth-2 or be on a study plan towards certification.