Lead Teacher

Shannan Ramsay; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannan Ramsay in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Teacher to lead a cohesive teaching team, coordinate curriculum, and manage day-to-day classroom operations. The Teacher must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development to create a safe, stimulating environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed.

You will support children’s development and communicate with parents, guide assistants, and ensure a safe, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Background check and health screening required.
• HS Diploma and CDA pursuit or related ECE education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Lead by example; coach teaching team.
• Plan age-appropriate activities to promote social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain communications with parents and conduct parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure center policies and state regulations are met.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Maintain professional development plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Child development

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma

CDA in progress

ECE Associate degree

Job description

Job Description

General Position Description

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day‑to‑day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

This position reports to Director

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age‑appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent‑teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

All New York State requirements

• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma, working on CDA
• Associate degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.

Physical Requirements

• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.

Company Description

In home daycare located in Brooklyn New York, East New York section. Caring for children ages 0-12 years. We are open Monday - Friday from 8-6pm.

Company Description

In home daycare located in Brooklyn New York, East New York section. Caring for children ages 0-12 years. We are open Monday - Friday from 8-6pm.