Lead Early Childhood Teacher & Team Coach

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 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