2K LEAD TEACHER

SCO Family of Services•New York, NY

73d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for providing a high-quality early learning program that incorporates evidence-based curriculum and instructional activities. The Lead Teacher will offer early learning experiences in various subject matters suited to the needs of children, develop and implement individual educational plans, and establish a developmentally appropriate classroom environment. The position involves ongoing observation and assessment of children's progress, collaboration with teaching teams and directors, and working with parents to promote their involvement in educational activities. The Lead Teacher will also facilitate reflective supervision, participate in professional development, and ensure a safe and healthy classroom environment.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelors Degree in early childhood education or an early childhood related field
Knowledge of principles and practices of early childhood education and family involvement
Early childhood program and/or policy experience
Ability to utilize and provide reflective supervision
Ability to communicate in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern and openness to change
Advanced command of the English language and grammar, both verbal and written
Ability to meet deadlines, stay well organized and work under pressure. Ability to prioritize
Experience working successfully in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations
Proficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office products.
Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services
Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families
Team player

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality early learning program that incorporates evidence-based curriculum and instructional activities
Provide early learning experiences in social-emotional, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language development, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children
Develop and implement individual educational plans for children, which supports their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development
Establish a developmentally appropriate classroom environment favorable to the development and personal growth of children
Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of children and maintain documentation of each child's progress and growth
Regularly meet with teaching team and the Education Director to review classroom and child data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement through active collaboration
Collaborate with the family engagement specialist and other FirstStepNYC personnel to promote individual children's goals relating to communication skills, health habits, physical skills, development of self-awareness, and early literacy
Work with parents directly and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; develop activities for parents that promote parent participation and involvement in education activities for their children
Facilitate reflective supervision, as both a participant and through utilization in managing classroom staff and volunteers
Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings, engage in coaching cycles with master teacher, and develop individual plans for own professional development
Implement all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements
Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment; conduct daily health and environment checks; ensure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored
Perform other duties as assigned