Lead Head Start Teacher II - Empower Young Minds

Adventist HealthCare; Riverdale (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee parking

Health insurance

Employer-paid disability and life保险

Job summary

The Lourie Center Head Start at Adventist HealthCare seeks an experienced Head Start Teacher II to uphold our mission of compassionate care. You will create a safe learning environment, support emotional development, and use Teaching Strategies GOLD data to tailor curriculum and transitions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in early childhood education and at least 3 years of classroom experience, plus a valid driver’s license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development or related field required.
• 3 years working directly with children in an approved setting.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Create and establish a safe, healthy learning environment that provides physical and emotional safety.
• Provide emotional support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging child expression and autonomy.
• Analyze assessment data derived from ongoing observations in Teaching Strategies GOLD to guide curriculum, transition, and individual/group plan decisions.
• Implement the assigned curriculum using a variety of modalities and materials to provide developmentally appropriate instructional support.
• Maintain accurate written records, including assessments, special education documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal notes, and documents for transition to public school and parent/teacher and home visits; complies with deadlines set by supervisor.
• Use strategies for behavior management, such as clear behavior expectations, being proactive and redirecting misbehavior.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings such as community of practices, engage in coaching cycles with assigned coach, reflective supervision and in collaboration with the manager develop PDP for own professional development.
• Location is Riverdale or Hyattsville.

Skills

Child care experience

Driver's license

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

Job description

The Lourie Center Head Start at Adventist HealthCare seeks an experienced Head Start Teacher II to uphold our mission of compassionate care. You will create a safe learning environment, support emotional development, and use Teaching Strategies GOLD data to tailor curriculum and transitions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in early childhood education and at least 3 years of classroom experience, plus a valid driver’s license and BLS certification.