Preschool Group Teacher

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401k plan

Vacation time

Personal and sick time-off

Job summary

Grand Street Settlement in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Head Start Group Teacher for an integrated preschool classroom serving up to 20 children aged 3 to 5. You will co-lead with another teacher to implement the curriculum and coordinate with a team of staff and families to support diverse learners.

Requirements include NYS certification in early childhood education or equivalent, a relevant degree with early childhood coursework, and basic computer literacy.

Qualifications

• New York State Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2nd Grade) preferred.
• BA/BS in Early Childhood Education; MA/MS preferred or BA/BS in related fields with 18 ECE credits plus preschool experience.
• Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation.

Responsibilities

• Child Growth & Development: apply principles of growth to work with children and collaborate with related service areas.
• Planning: develop an individual plan for each child with goals based on identified needs.
• Program Implementation: implement daily lesson plans with observations and assessments.
• Family Partnerships: establish positive relationships with families and build trust.
• Communication and Service Coordination: share information with Family Advocate and participate in case conferences.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: maintain classroom data for ongoing assessment and planning.
• On-going Monitoring and Self-assessment: analyze outcomes, conduct conferences, and complete screenings within 45 days.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

NY State Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2nd Grade) or (N-2) preferred

BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field with 18 credits in ECE; MA/MS preferred

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Head Start Group Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Services

LOCATION(S): 1825 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn NY

REPORTS TO: Center Director

SALARY RANGE: $43,232.64 - $76,373.83 depending on credentials (benefits include life insurance, 401k plan and vacation, personal and sick time-off)

DATE: August 2026

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position serves as a teacher for an integrated preschool classroom with a direct focus on children 3 to 5 years of age. The teacher will work collaboratively with one other lead teacher to ensure the successful operation of an integrated classroom with a total of 20 children maximum. The teacher also works with a team of other teachers and family members to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.

Education, Experience And Skill Requirements

• New York State Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2nd Grade) or (N-2) preferred.
• BA/BS in Early Childhood Education - MA/MS in Early Childhood Education preferred –OR- BA/BS in related fields with at least eighteen (18) credits in Early Childhood Education plus experience teaching preschool aged children.
• Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation.

Pre- Employment Requirements

• Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The teacher will ultimately be evaluated on a combination of skills, dispositions and behaviors, some of which are related to the specific service area of this position and others that represent general expectations of all our program employees. The teacher will demonstrate competency to perform functions that include:

• Child Growth & Development: Use knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children, collaborate with related service areas, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Planning: Develop an individual plan for each child including goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes by utilizing Creative Curriculum and TSG assessments.
• Program Implementation: Implement daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development and the key experiences
• Family Partnerships: Establish positive and productive relationships with families focusing on a relationship of trust and rapport
• Communication and Service Coordination: Share pertinent information with Family Advocate ensuring coordinated services to meet the needs of individual children and families. Participate in case conferences as appropriate
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Gather and maintain individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning, which includes observations, anecdotes
• On-going Monitoring and Self-assessment: Analyze child outcomes on classroom basis three times a year, consult with education coordinator and make adjustments to curriculum planning and implementation as needed. Conduct parent teacher conferences 2 times a year. Complete developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 calendar days of the child entry and do and referral as needed for disabilities and mental health.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)