Lead Teacher Level I

Phipps Neighborhoods; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Phipps Neighborhoods seeks a Lead Classroom Teacher Level I for 4-year-old Universal Prekindergarten students. You will deliver sound instruction and foster a positive classroom culture, differentiating for diverse learners and ensuring services for children with special needs.

The role may involve co-leading classrooms with two lead teachers. You will develop engaging lessons aligned with NYC DOE frameworks, supervise staff and volunteers, and maintain essential records while building strong

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Enrollment in a qualified graduate program for Early Childhood Education.
• Plan to obtain certification within three years of hire.
• DOE/DOI/PETS Fingerprint Clearance required.
• CBC Clearance required.
• SCR clearance required.
• Child Abuse and Maltreatment certificate required before starting.
• Infectious Disease Certificate required before starting.

Responsabilidades

• Develop lesson plans using the NYC DOE Common Core framework.
• Lead classroom activities and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Write progress reports and communicate with parents.
• Present curriculum and policy information at parent meetings.
• Maintain records and analyze student data per program requirements.
• Create classroom materials and maintain portfolios.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Graduate program enrollment in Early Childhood Education

Certification plan within three years of hire

Descripción del empleo

Primary Function:

The Lead Classroom teacher Level I is responsible for delivering sound instruction and overseeing all aspects of classroom culture for 4-year-old Universal Prekindergarten students. The Lead Teacher will provide children with a learning environment that prepares them to develop socially, intellectually, physically and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. Additionally, the Lead teacher will differentiate instruction for a variety of learners and ensure the proper implementation of services to children with special needs in the class. The Lead teacher Level I may also serve as a co‑lead teacher to classrooms that have two Lead teachers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop lesson plans based on the New York City Department of Education Common Core curriculum framework.
• Lead classroom activities. Supervising the planning and execution of a program that provides quality learning experiences for children.
• Write reports and communicate with parents about children's progress
• Present curriculum and policy-related information at parent meetings
• Supervise assistant teachers, substitute teachers and volunteers
• Create classroom materials
• Maintain class records and student files
• Input and analyze student data using a variety of agency and curricular platforms
• Maintain class portfolio per National Association for the Education of Young Children requirements
• Modify the classroom to respond to individual children's needs.
• Supervise all children's indoor and outdoor activities while incorporating positive guidance and safety.
• Plan the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the program.
• Implement sound classroom activities and educational practices appropriate to the age and development of children in order to prepare for positive learning experiences.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and families of children served.
• Maintain strong relationships with colleagues and administrators.
• Develop a system for quality observations and assessments of children and programming.
• Develop and enhance a program of sound educational goals.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and on a study plan leading to certification that must be completed within three years of hire
• Enrolled in a qualified graduate program for Early Childhood Education
• DOE/DOI/PETS Fingerprint Clearance
• CBC Clearance
• SCR clearance
• Child Abuse and Maltreatment certificate (Must receive online before starting position)
• Infectious Disease Certificate (Must receive online before starting position)

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.