Early Head Start Teacher

SCO Family of Services • New York, NY

14h • 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 teacher will offer early learning experiences in various developmental areas, including social-emotional, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, social studies, physical education, fine arts, and foreign language development, tailored to the needs of children. A key aspect of the role involves developing and implementing individual educational plans to support children's holistic development and establishing a positive classroom environment conducive to growth. The position requires ongoing observation and assessment of children's progress, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with a teaching team and Master Teacher to review data and develop action plans. The teacher will also work closely with the family engagement specialist and other personnel to promote children's goals and engage parents in educational activities. Facilitating reflective supervision and adhering to all programming requirements and performance outcome standards are also essential. Maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment, including daily checks and proper equipment maintenance, is a core responsibility. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have CDA (Child Development Certification)
• Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s 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

Nice To Haves

• Certification preferred

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 Master Teacher 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree