Head Teacher

Women In Need, Inc. (Win); New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Young Minds & Build Strong Foundations in New York seeks a Head Teacher to lead all aspects of classroom operations, delivering a developmentally appropriate curriculum and supervising Assistant Teachers. You will foster a safe, inclusive environment and collaborate with leadership to ensure program excellence and regulatory compliance.

You will design enrichment activities, monitor child progress including screenings (DECA), support families, and build strong partnerships with shelter

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Hands-on classroom experience supervising staff.
• Strong understanding of child development theory and practices for infants and preschool-aged children.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement engaging learning experiences.
• Knowledge of and responsiveness to families in shelter settings.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports children’s growth in social, emotional, physical, and cognitive domains.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Assistant Teachers to ensure high-quality instruction and care.
• Conduct developmental screenings and assessments (including DECA) to identify needs and support early intervention
• Monitor children’s progress and coordinate referrals for therapeutic and early childhood services as needed.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, engaging classroom environment reflecting diverse backgrounds.
• Build strong partnerships with families by communicating regularly and encouraging involvement, including field trips and seasonal programming.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Curriculum design

Staff coaching

Developmental screenings

DECA assessments

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

BA/BS in Early Childhood Education

Tools

DECA

Job description

Shape Young Minds & Build Strong Foundations

$28.66

THE ROLE

As Head Teacher, you will lead all aspects of classroom operations, creating a safe, structured, and inclusive environment for young learners. You will design and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and enrichment activities, while supervising and coaching Assistant Teachers to ensure high-quality care and education. In addition, you will foster an engaging atmosphere that supports children’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and collaborate with leadership to maintain program excellence and compliance with standards.

Shape Young Minds & Build Strong Foundations

$28.66

THE ROLE

As Head Teacher, you will lead all aspects of classroom operations, creating a safe, structured, and inclusive environment for young learners. You will design and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and enrichment activities, while supervising and coaching Assistant Teachers to ensure high-quality care and education. In addition, you will foster an engaging atmosphere that supports children’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and collaborate with leadership to maintain program excellence and compliance with standards.

What You Will Do

• Lead the planning and delivery of developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth
• Supervise, coach, and develop Assistant Teachers to ensure high-quality classroom instruction and care
• Conduct developmental screenings and assessments (including DECA) to identify needs and support early intervention
• Monitor children’s progress and coordinate referrals for therapeutic and early childhood support services as needed
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that reflects diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Build strong partnerships with families by communicating regularly and encouraging involvement, while supporting program activities and special events (including field trips and seasonal programming)
  
  

Who You Will Be

• You will hold a BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• You will bring hands-on classroom experience with demonstrated ability to supervise and guide staff
• You will have a strong understanding of child development theory and early childhood practices, particularly for infants and preschool-aged children
• You will demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, and implement engaging learning experiences both independently and collaboratively
• You will be knowledgeable and responsive to the unique needs of families in shelter settings
• You will have bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (preferred)