Lead Teacher - Early Childhood Education

BronxWorks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

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 programs, helping families start strong in school and life.

The role involves implementing the curriculum, maintaining safety and wellbeing, engaging with families, planning activities, and coordinating with the Program Director to ensure materials, screenings, and progress records are up to date.

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 under study plan.
• One year of teaching experience in Head Start and/or UPK.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipment.

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

Skills

Communication

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Mobility

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education

New York State Teaching Certificate or eligible

Head Start / UPK experience

Job description

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 programs, helping families start strong in school and life.

The role involves implementing the curriculum, maintaining safety and wellbeing, engaging with families, planning activities, and coordinating with the Program Director to ensure materials, screenings, and progress records are up to date.