Head Start Lead Teacher

Northside Center for Child Development; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Center for Child Development in New York City seeks a Head Start Lead Teacher to plan, implement, and oversee developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children. You will partner with families to support each child’s growth in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom.

The role requires knowledge of early childhood development, Head Start standards, and strong communication with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Social Services with 1-2 years experience in an early childhood setting.
• Minimum CDA or completed 60 college credits with 1-2 years experience working with children newborn to age 3 in a center-based option or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and oversee developmentally appropriate activities that support social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of children and the classroom group.
• Build and maintain positive collaborative relationships with families, serving as a partner in each child's growth and development.
• Communicate regularly with families and participate in conferences, meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions regarding children's progress.

Skills

Early childhood development

Head Start standards

Mandated reporting

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal relationships

Professional ethics

Organization and multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Associate in ECE/Social Services

Job description

OBJECTIVES

Reporting to the Manager Programs EducationSite Supervisor the Head Start Lead Teacher will be responsible for planning implementing and overseeing classroom activities for preschool children This role involves working with children from diverse backgrounds including those with disabilities and engaging with families to support the childrens overall development The Head Start Lead Teacher supports Northsides mission by promoting a safe nurturing and inclusive classroom environment

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan implement and oversee developmentally appropriate activities that support the social emotional physical and educational needs of individual children and the classroom group Build and maintain positive collaborative relationships with families servicing as a partner in each childs growth and development Communicate regularly with families and participate in conferences meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions regarding childrens progress and program services Promote family engagement by encouraging parents role as their childs first teacher and providing strategies to support learning at home Maintain confidentiality of child family and staff information in accordance with agency policies and legal requirements Demonstrate professionalism integrity reliability and respect for the rights privacy and diversity of children families and colleagues Attend and actively participate in required training staff meetings and professional development opportunities Collaborate effectively with team members and perform additional duties as assigned to support program goals and operations

SPECIFIC SKILLS

Understanding of early childhood development and age appropriate practices to support childrens learning health and social emotional growth Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standard DOE regulations and mandated reporting requirements Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with children families colleagues and community partnersStrong interpersonal skills to assist in building and maintaining positive relationships with familiesCommitment to maintain professional and ethical standards Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups managers regulatory agencies and families both individually and in group settingsStrong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while adapting to changing classroom and program needs

CORE COMPETENCIES

Excellent work ethicCommitment to working in a mission driven organizationDemonstrated personal ethics and valuesCross team collaboration and cooperationTeam player who works well with a diverse group of people

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Social Services with 1 2 years experience in an early childhood settingMinimum CDA or completed 60 college credits with 1 2 years experience working with children newborn to age 3 in a centered based option or equivalent Knowledge of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD preferred

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience Northside offers a competitive salary and benefits package Salary Range 45000 60000

About Northside

Northside Center for Child Development serves more than 5500 children and families across New York City each year through high quality outcome driven behavioral health early childhood education and enrichment services With over 34 million in annual funding Northside provides the comprehensive support children and families need to overcome adversity build resilience and pursue their dreams Founded in 1946 in Harlem Northside has been a cornerstone of the community for eight decades leading the way in integrating education and mental health to support childrens development Several of Northsides innovative programs were the first of their kind in Harlem setting standards of care that continue to influence social service agencies throughout the United States today Northsides founders Drs Kenneth B and Mamie Phipps Clark were renowned pioneering psychologists whose groundbreaking research was instrumental in the 1954 Brown v Board of Education landmark Supreme Court decision that declared school segregation unconstitutional Their belief in the worth dignity and potential of every child continues to guide Northsides mission and inspire its work today Northside is driven by its vision and principle Each ChildFirst Chance For more information on Northside Center for Child Development please visit wwwnorthsidecenterorg