Temporary Lead Teacher - Early Headstart (61424)

University Settlement Society Of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

University Settlement Society Of New York seeks a temporary early childhood educator to lead classroom sessions and provide support to staff. The role includes developing lesson plans, caring for children, and conducting developmental assessments to guide individualized goals.

Qualified candidates will hold NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor's degree, with 2–3 years of experience with toddlers/preschoolers and 1–2 years supervising staff.

Qualifications

• NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Bi-lingual skills in English/Chinese or English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Two to three years experience with toddlers and preschoolers in a classroom setting.
• One to two years supervising classroom staff is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom sessions.
• Provide educational support to classroom staff.
• Develop lesson plans and implement an engaging, challenging and playful classroom curriculum.
• Provide primary care to classroom children.
• Administer developmental assessment on children.
• Develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with families and children.
• Track attendance and CACFP records.
• Conduct parent meetings and parent teacher conferences.
• Attend professional development conferences and training as required.
• Assist with classroom setup and cleanup daily.

Skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Bilingual English/Spanish

Staff supervision

Education

NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 184 Eldridge Street - New York, NY 10002Position Type: Temporary Employee (Contractor)Salary Range: $28.30 - $30.56 Hourly

University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.

Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.

Responsibilities:

• Lead classroom sessions
• Provide educational support to classroom staff
• Develop lesson plans and implement an engaging, challenging and playful classroom curriculum
• Provide primary care to classroom children
• Administer developmental assessment on children
• Develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with families and children
• Develop goals for children in the classroom based on developmental assessment
• Maintain written observations of the children's experience in the classroom
• Assist in identifying children with special needs and facilitate referrals
• Maintain appropriate materials in the classroom
• Provide guidance and training to program staff and help mentor the assistant teachers.
• Develop knowledge of services available to families in the community
• Maintain proper documentation on classroom and program activities
• Conduct home visits to each child's home at least twice per program year
• Track attendance and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) records
• Conduct parent meetings and parent teacher conferences
• Attend professional development conferences and training as required
• Assist with classroom set up and clean up on a daily basis
• Other duties as requested by supervisor to fulfill job responsibilities

Qualifications:

• NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education required
• Bachelors degree required
• Bi-lingual skills in English/Chinese or English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Two to three years experience working with toddlers and preschoolers in a classroom setting
• Must have at least one to two years of experience supervising classroom staff
• Must have good organization, communication and writing skills

Work Schedule:

Temporary 3 month contract, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 35 hours per week

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team that will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.