Preschool Head Teacher

Kings Bay YM-YWHA, Inc. JCC Brooklyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,216 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A community center in New York is seeking a Preschool Head Teacher to educate and care for children aged 2-5. The role involves developing curriculum and activities, communicating with parents, and maintaining a nurturing classroom environment. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a New York State teaching certification. This full-time position offers a salary of $35-$37 per hour along with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• New York State teaching certification in Early Childhood or currently working toward certification.
• At least one year of childcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the education and care of children aged 2-5.
• Prepare written reports on each child prior to Parent/Teacher conferences.
• Communicate with parents for daily updates and curriculum.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Nurturing attitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $37.00/hr

Kings Bay Y / JCC Brooklyn

Head Teacher (FOR CHILDREN OF AGE 2-5 y.o.)

The Opportunity

Kings Bay Y/ JCC Brooklyn is a community space that connects, uplifts and inspires. It is a Jewish Community Center with and without walls. Students are engaged in activities that are both relevant and of great interest to them, including art, literacy, dance, and music. They will use their five senses to explore the world around them and be exposed to a variety of different learning materials.

We welcome everyone from all religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds as we provide a wide array of programs for children and families to explore Jewish culture, values, holidays, and Israel through music, storytelling, art, Hebrew, and food. We offer early childhood programs, summer day camps, after-school and other fun and engaging programs for families

The Head Teacher is responsible for the education and care of the children and for developing curriculum, activities, and routines in a manner appropriate to the age of the children and contributing to the effective operation of the overall program. The head teacher reports to the director. The head teacher’s responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following description.

Main Responsibilities

• Interpret and be able to articulate school philosophy and the Department of Health guidelines, goals, and procedures.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies with awareness of emergency procedures.
• Prepare the classroom arrangement and environment for the children prior to the start of school and on a daily basis.
• Relate to children in a warm, respectful manner and set appropriate and reasonable limits and expectations.
• Assess children’s needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis.
• Prepare written reports on each child prior to each Parent/Teacher conference.
• Communicate with parents in an ongoing manner using email, phone calls, etc. to provide daily updates, curriculum updates, and photographs.
• Maintain communication during summer break as needed for planning following the school year and documentation and feedback for the previous school year.
• Be able to lift, carry, and hold children, stop and bend to a child’s level, and stand for long periods of time throughout the day.
• Communicate daily and meet weekly in the classroom with the assistant teacher. The assistant teacher should be advised of the daily plans and have access to planned activities for reference.
• Supervise and assess student teachers and aides assigned to the classroom.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field (Required).
• New York State teaching certification in Early Childhood or currently working toward certification, including recent graduates (required).
• Knowledge and skills relating to and planning for preschool children.
• Ability to interact in a supportive and nurturing manner with children and parents.
• Ability to organize and plan, both independently and cooperatively with others.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• At least one year of childcare experience (Required).
  
  

Schedule

• Full-time position: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM with 30-minute break.
• Part-time position: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
  
  

Salary

• $35 - $37 per hour.
  
  

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plan.
• Vision insurance.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's (Required).
  
  

Experience

• Early childcare: 1 year (Required).
  
  

License/Certification

• Early Childhood Certification (Preferred)
  
  

Ability To Commute

• Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Required).
  
  

Work Location: In person.

About Kings Bay Y

Kings Bay Y/ JCC Brooklyn is a community center that connects, uplifts, and inspires. Kings Bay YM-YWHA strives to build and strengthen communities, create meaningful relationships and lasting friendships, and foster deeper connections among individuals, families, and partner institutions in Brooklyn. From our flagship base in southern Brooklyn, where we operate a successful full-service community center, to our more recent inroads in Brownstone Brooklyn and North Brooklyn under the JCC Brooklyn umbrella, the Kings Bay Y has remained true to its 60 year-old mission. We welcome everyone from all religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. We operate various programs at 6 different physical locations in South, Central and North Brooklyn.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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