Lead Teacher - 5235

BronxWorks; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BronxWorks is seeking a Lead Teacher for the Early Learning Center in Bronx, NY. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (Master’s preferred) and a NYS teaching certificate or eligibility, with Head Start/UPK experience.

You will provide high-quality curriculum, supervise a classroom, and engage families, while collaborating with leadership to ensure resources and compliance with program standards. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is REQUIRED.
• Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is PREFERRED.
• New York State Teaching Certificate or eligible for certificate under study plan.
• One year of prior teaching experience in Head Start and/or UPK program.
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, email, voicemail, fax and copier.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality programming and implement curriculum that supports positive and age-appropriate learning experiences for children.
• Maintain constant supervision of classroom and ensure health, welfare, and safety of the children.
• Interact with children, encourage involvement in classroom experiences.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming classroom that is neat and attractive.
• Coordinate with Program Director and Program Assistant to ensure adequate classroom supplies and materials.
• Conduct Brigance screenings and High Scope Assessments of Childhood.
• Record COR data for the assigned age group to ensure credentialing quality.
• Maintain daily attendance and educational records/files of progress.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Proficiency with computers

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Description du poste

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Lead Teacher - 5235

ACS EARLY LEARN Full Time Bronx, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5235

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.

"Sparking Imagination, Igniting Minds" BronxWorks Early Childhood Learning Center provides high-quality early childhood care and education to children from birth to five years old. Through Head Start and DOE Pre-K for All, and #-k for All, programs, our goal is to provide opportunities that offer all children and families a strong start in school and life

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education -REQUIRED
• Master’s Degree Early Childhood Education -PREFERRED
• New York State Teaching Certificate or eligible for certificate under study plan
• One year of prior teaching experience in Head Start and/or UPK program
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and is mindful of agency’s policies and procedures regarding personal appearance, dress code, use of body language and tone of voice impact the environment, children and families
• Plan and complete weekly classroom planning documents, maintain observation logs and other documentations
• Conduct weekly planning meeting with Teacher Assistant and Teacher’s Aide to ensure that curriculum planning aligns with daily classroom experiences indoor/outdoor
• Plan and implement education field trips
• Ensure effective communication with parents through Parent Orientation, Parent-Teacher conferences, home visits and informal discussion of their child/ren’s progress

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• 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 seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion,creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact [e-mail] .