Head Teacher

1199seiu; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

1199seiu seeks an Early Childhood Educator to support preschool programs in New York City. The role involves assisting the Director with orientation sessions, attending meetings, and preparing developmentally appropriate classroom environments to support young learners.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Early Childhood education with strong knowledge of best practices, safety, and child development, plus solid communication and technology skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood education or related field approved by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene required; Master degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director in developing and implementing adult orientation sessions.
• Attends staff meetings, monthly parent meetings, annual planning retreat, annual staff planning retreat, and other special meetings.
• Submits progress reports and other records during the year, as requested by the Director.
• Notifies the Director, immediately, of personal difficulties related to children, parents and staff.
• Communicates and cooperates with the Director in implementing program changes.
• Prepares an environment that ensures that furnishings and materials are complete and developmentally appropriate for the age group of children in the classroom.
• Works with the assistant teacher to always ensure the safety and well-being of the children, make sure that children as never left unattended.
• Utilizes positive phrasing of directives for children.
• Works with individual and small groups of children and prepares circle time lessons.
• Sets aside time to give the assistant the opportunity to share observations and ask questions.
• Supervises the implementation of curriculum implementation.
• Supervises the assistant or substitute who deals with children in the group to ensure effective implementation of indoor and outdoor activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology literacy

Bilingual a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood education

Master’s degree preferred

Valid SED certification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director in developing and implementing adult orientation sessions.
• Attends staff meetings, monthly parent meetings, annual planning retreat, annual staff planning retreat, and other special meetings.
• Submits progress reports and other records during the year, as requested by the Director.
• Notifies the Director, immediately, of personal difficulties related to children, parents and staff.
• Communicates and cooperates with the Director in implementing program changes.
• Prepares an environment that ensures that furnishings and materials are complete and developmentally appropriate for the age group of children in the classroom.
• Works with the assistant teacher to always ensure the safety and well-being of the children, make sure that children as never left unattended.
• Utilizes positive phrasing of directives for children.
• Works with individual and small groups of children and prepares circle time lessons.
• Sets aside time to give the assistant the opportunity to share observations and ask questions.
• Supervises the implementation of curriculum implementation.
• Supervises the assistant or substitute who deals with children in the group to ensure effective implementation of indoor and outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood education or related field of study approved by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene required; Master degree preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years relevant experience of teaching in a pre-school program for young children (ages 2- 5 years old).
• Valid certification issued by the State Education Department.
• Knowledge of best practices in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of classroom management and positive behavior guidance.
• Knowledge of developmental milestones and early Childhood Education Pedagogy.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Practices and Guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - oral, written, and listening.
• Technology -savvy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Team, Zoom) ability to navigate diverse online assessment tools.
• Bilingual a plus