Lead Teacher 3K School Day

SCO Family of Services•Long Island City, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Teacher for our 3K School Day program. This role is responsible for providing a high-quality early learning program that incorporates evidence-based curriculum and instructional activities. The Lead Teacher will develop and implement individual educational plans for children, fostering their social-emotional, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, social studies, physical education, fine arts, and foreign language development. A key aspect of this role involves creating a positive classroom environment, conducting ongoing observations and assessments, and collaborating with a teaching team, parents, and other personnel to support each child's holistic growth. The Lead Teacher will also facilitate reflective supervision, ensure adherence to programming requirements, maintain a safe and healthy classroom, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

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 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