Lead Certified Teacher

Bond Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond Health is seeking a Lead Teacher certified in Special Education or Early Childhood to join our Bronx team. The role runs 8am–4pm, Monday through Friday in a developmentally focused setting.

The candidate must hold NYS Teaching Certification (Birth-2nd) and a Masters or Bachelor's in ECE or a related field, with willingness to follow a mandated study plan as required by DOH & DOE. Join us to support children's growth with a supportive program.

Qualifications

• NYS Teaching Certification (Birth -2nd) is required.
• Masters or Bachelor's in ECE or related field; DOH/DOE study plan agreement.

Responsibilities

• Interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully with children.
• Speak in a friendly, calm, soft, courteous manner near children.
• Respect and observe children's interests; intervene to maintain safety; enhance play with language and activities.
• Communicate directly with each child at the child’s level.
• Be available and responsive to children’s needs, questions, and requests.
• Model and encourage age-appropriate social behavior and norms.
• Acknowledge feelings with sensitivity and appropriate emotion expression.
• Use positive discipline techniques to guide behavior.
• Support children and families during transitions between classrooms.

Skills

Effective communication

Patience with children

Team collaboration

Education

NYS Teaching Certification (Birth -2nd)

Masters/Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related field

Job description

Lead Teacher Certified in Special Education or Early Childhood Needed in the Bronx

8am to 4pm Monday to Friday

Job Description

Primary Purpose

Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum according to guidelines established. Review important decisions with his/her supervisor, and maintain positive relationships with families, children, and colleagues.

Functions/Responsibilities

• Interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children.
• Speak in a friendly, calm, soft, courteous manner within close proximity of the child.
• Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys and activities.
• Communicate directly with each child at the child's level.
• Be available and responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests.
• Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate.
• Acknowledge feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions.
• Practice positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior accordingly.
• Be attentive, flexible and supportive of children and their families during transitions to and from classrooms.

Curriculum

• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children.
• Design an environment which responds to children's individual developmental levels, physical and emotional needs and current interests by consulting appropriate ECE guidelines.
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities which foster social skills and encourage children to think, problem solve, question, and experiment.
• Plan and implement child-oriented, self-initiated activities while limiting large group, staff initiated activities.
• Provide more than one option for group activity and maintain flexibility in changing planned activities, according to children's interests.
• Create documentation of children's accomplishments through anecdotal notes, documentation panels and/or portfolios.

Family Communication

• Respond to family comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect. Maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with families daily regarding the development and specific activities of the children in their primary care.
• Plan and facilitate in regular family conferences to discuss orientation, transitions, and developmental goals for their child based on appropriate assessment tools.
• Share resources with families through discussions, articles, family boards, newsletters, and community contacts.

Physical Environment, Health, Safety and Nutrition

• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location
• Always supervise children. Demonstrate awareness of entire group
• Know the number of children in your group and maintain accurate attendance records throughout the day.
• Complete appropriate paperwork (i.e., accidents, medication etc)
• Organize a variety of materials on low, open shelves for children to use independently.

Qualifications

• NYS Teaching Certification (Birth -2nd)
• Masters/Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related field and must agree to study plan as required by DOH & DOE.