PKA/PK3 TEACHER

Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off

Free membership

Job summary

Join the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island as an Early Childhood Teacher. You will create a nurturing environment for children and develop tailored educational plans that meet NYS standards. Ideal candidates will hold a NYS Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education or related fields and have experience in a childcare setting. We offer a competitive salary ranging from $55,000 to $68,000 based on certification and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• One year of child care teaching experience in an early childhood setting preferred.
• Fingerprint Clearance required.
• NYS/NYC Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a daily routine consistent with the needs of the children.
• Provide appropriate supervision and interaction with the children.
• Prepare and maintain a safe and organized learning environment.

Skills

Child care teaching experience

Professional communication

Supervision and assessment

Education

Professional NYS Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood education B-2 or Children with Disabilities B-2

Initial NYS Teaching Certificate in early childhood education/Children with Disabilities B-2

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

To provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children can grow physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually using the educational philosophies and goals of the program as guidelines.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop a daily routine consistent with the needs of the children.
• Provide and ensure appropriate and sensitive interaction with the children at all times.
• Provide and ensure appropriate supervision of the children at all times.
• Provide and ensure appropriate language and positive methods of disciplinary intervention as defined by our staff policy.
• Ensure that the Department of Health, Bureau of Day Care regulations are followed.
• Prepare and maintain a safe clean, and well-organized learning environment.
• Supervise teacher assistant (and substitutes) ensuring that all appropriate policies and guidelines are followed
• Submit weekly and monthly lesson plans in approved format to Director/Coordinator. The plans should reflect the Department of Education’s required curriculum and NYS standards
• These plans should be aligned with the program’s educational philosophy, the children’s interests, and group and individual learning goals.
• Provide and implement well planned daily activities that encompass using a multitude of learning opportunities in all centers of the classroom.
• Assess children’s learning through planned portfolios, written assessments, and informal and formal observations utilizing Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold.
• Maintain all records, files and paperwork. Prepare classroom newsletters.
• Assist in planning school wide events and PBIS guidelines.
• Establish and maintain professional communication with parents keeping them informed of their child’s progress, activities, and needs. Conference with parents three times yearly, or as needed, and provide written assessments of their child’s progress.
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of child, parent, staff and other center issues.
• Attends weekly staff meetings, in-service training and on and offsite professional development workshops, as determined by the school calendar.
• Keep Director or Coordinator informed of incidents relating to accidents, concerns about child’s progress, or extra ordinary circumstances.
• Appropriately represent the Center in all forums.

OUR REQUIREMENTS

Possess Professional NYS Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood education B-2 or Children with Disabilities B-2 or Possess Initial NYS Teaching Certificate in early childhood education/Children with Disabilities B-2 and currently in the process of obtaining permanent certification.

• One year of child care teaching experience in an early childhood setting preferred.
• Fingerprint Clearance
• NYS/NYC Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Mandated Trainings

SALARY

$55,000-68,000 depending on certification

BENEFITS

The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more!