Lead Teacher- 5194

Bronxworks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

BronxWorks is seeking a Lead Teacher for a full-time position in Bronx, NY. You will plan and implement age-appropriate curricula, supervise the classroom, and ensure the health, safety, and development of children.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s), NYS teaching certificate or eligibility, and one year of Head Start/UPK experience. Proficiency with basic computer and communication tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required or masters preferred.
• One year of prior teaching experience in Headstart and/or UPK program.
• Proficiency in modern business communications including email, voicemail and copier equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality programming and implement curriculum for young learners.
• Maintain supervision of classroom and ensure health, welfare, and safety of children.
• Communicate effectively with parents through orientations and conferences.
• Plan weekly classroom activities and field trips as appropriate.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure supplies and equipment are available.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Computer & email proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree required / Master's preferred

NYS Certificate or eligible under a study plan

Job description

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Lead Teacher- 5194

Full Time Bronx, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 5194

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $68,000.00 Annually

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and comply with agency’s policies and procedures regarding personal appearance, dress code, use of body language and tone of voice’s impact on the environment, children and families serviced by the program.
• Plan and complete weekly classroom planning documents, maintain observation logs and other documentation.
• Conduct weekly planning meeting with teacher’s assistant and teacher’s aide to ensure that curriculum planning aligns with daily classroom experiences indoor/outdoor.
• Plan and implement educational field trips.
• Ensure effective communication with parents through parent orientation, parent-teacher conferences, home visits and informal discussion of theirchildren’s progress.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide high quality programming and implement curriculum that supports positive and age appropriate leaning experiences for children.
• Maintain constant supervision of classroom at all times and is responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of the children.
• Interact and engage with the children, encourage their involvement in classroom experiences.
• Provide and maintain a safe, caring, and welcoming classroom that is neat and clean and attractive.
• Work with program director and program assistant to ensure that adequate classroom supplies, materials, resources and equipment are available.
• Conduct Brigance screening and High Scope Assessment of Childhood Observation and Recording (COR) data for the assigned age group/classroom to ensure the obtainment and maintenance of highest quality credentialing.
• Maintain daily child attendance and educational records/files of work and progress.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development training/workshops.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor required/ masters preferred and NYS Certificate or eligible under a study plan."
• One year of prior teaching experience in Headstart and/or UPK program.
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipment

PYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities and other legally protected needs. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail]