Preschool Group Teacher

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

Job summary

Grand St Settlement Inc. in Brooklyn seeks a Head Start Group Teacher to co-lead an integrated preschool classroom serving up to 20 children aged 3 to 5.

You will collaborate with a second lead teacher and family members to implement curriculum and support diverse learning needs. The role requires NYS Early Childhood Education certification (Birth-2) or (N-2) preferred, a BA/BS in ECE or related field with relevant credits, and basic computer literacy.

Qualifications

• New York State Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2) 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 credits in Early Childhood Education plus experience teaching preschool aged children.
• Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation.

Responsibilities

• Child Growth & Development: apply knowledge of child development to work with children and communicate with stakeholders.
• Planning: develop individual plans for each child based on identified needs and assessments.
• Program Implementation: implement daily lesson plans aligned with curriculum and children's interests.
• Family Partnerships: build positive relationships with families to support child outcomes.
• Communication and Service Coordination: share information and coordinate services with Family Advocate.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: maintain classroom data for ongoing assessment and planning.
• On-going Monitoring and Self-assessment: analyze outcomes and adjust curriculum; conduct parent conferences and screenings as needed.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

NYS Certification: Early Childhood Education (Birth-2) or (N-2) preferred

BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field with 18 credits ECE + preschool experience

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Teaching Brooklyn, NY, US

22 days ago Requisition ID: 2680

Salary Range: $43,232.64 To $76,373.83 Annually

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:

1. 1. 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.
2. 2. 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.
3. 3. 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
4. 4. Family Partnerships: Establish positive and productive relationships with families focusing on a relationship of trust and rapport
5. 5. 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
6. 6. 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
7. 7. 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.