Teacher

Hofstra University; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hofstra University is hiring a Teacher for the School of Education in Hempstead, New York. This full-time role involves creating nurturing classroom environments for children while engaging with parents and families.

Qualified candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have at least two years of experience in a New York licensed program. Preferred qualifications include a degree in Early Childhood Education and knowledge of NAEYC standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a licensed childcare program in New York.
• Knowledge of NAEYC Accreditation Standards and practices.
• Understanding of children’s developmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a classroom portfolio for each child.
• Observes and assesses children continuously.
• Plans age-appropriate activities.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Strong communication skills

Understanding of child development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teacher

School of Education

Full‑Time

Description

Reporting to the Director of the Child Care Institute, the Teacher provides a warm, nurturing classroom environment for children and a welcoming environment for parents and families. The teacher sets the standard of professionalism within the classroom, directing other team members in following the curriculum, procedures and schedule set forth by the administration of the center.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains a classroom portfolio and an individual child portfolio for each child in the group.
• Observes and assesses the children on a continual basis.
• Plans activities that are age appropriate, engaging and challenging.
• Creates and maintains open communication with parents and families and facilitates the overall smooth operation of the classroom/center.
• Assists in carrying out the mission of both the Child Care Institute and Hofstra University.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2 years of prior experience working with young children in a New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYSOCFS) licensed program.
• Understands and respects children and their developmental needs and interests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Education component/specialization preferred.
• Pursuit of a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education a plus.
• Experience working in a National Association for the Education of the Young Children (NAEYC) Accredited childcare center a plus.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the NAEC Accreditation Standards, NAEYC Accreditation process and Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum.
• Work experience with infants and toddlers.

EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.