Lead Teacher Pre-K

Volunteers of America Upstate NY•City of Rochester, NY

8d•$47,728 - $53,045•Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers of America Upstate New York's Children's Center services provides educational programs focused on early childhood development and school readiness for children 6 weeks through 12 years old. The center serves more than 200 children and families on an annual basis and provides additional support services such as a full-time Registered Nurse, family development services, on-going parent training, full-day care, and disability supports for children with special needs. The Lead Teacher provides for all aspects of care and education in the classroom. The Lead Teacher ensures that developmentally appropriate activities are provided, that appropriate assessment of children’s progress is completed, and that appropriate standards or regulations are followed. Additionally, Lead Teacher makes sure that each child’s individual needs are met. The Lead Teacher is required to implement the approved program specific curriculum as mandated by the Rochester City School District. The teacher is also responsible for integrating the curriculum performance standards in the overall management of the classroom, including promoting social, physical, and intellectual growth, and providing a safe, healthy environment for the enrolled children.

Requirements

Creative, nurturing, organized, energetic and flexible personality.
Professionalism and exemplary work ethic.
Knowledge of NYS OCFS regulations.
Valid NYS Teaching Certification (Birth-Grade 2, N-6, or Students with Disabilities Birth-Grade 2)
Minimum CDA
2+ years exp willing to work toward early childhood education degree
Upon hire, must pass criminal and child abuse background checks

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
Experience with implementation of High Scope Curriculum preferred
Minimum of one year of classroom experience required

Responsibilities

Provide active, fully engaged supervision of the children at all times.
Provide developmentally appropriate activities and experiences to facilitate the children’s development in multiple areas.
Ensure that the classroom meets each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs.
Ensure that child assessments and screenings are completed.
Schedule and conduct individual parent-teacher conferences according to VOA schedule, communicate on a regular basis with parents/guardian to build mutual relationships.
Maintain classroom cleanliness and compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including state regulations, accreditation standards, and performance standards.
Attend meetings as needed and follow and implement the goals from, Public Schools or Early Intervention for children with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Implement strategies from the Mental Health/Behavioral Specialist for children with social-emotional or behavioral issues.
Organize and Implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities reinforcing educational goals, attending to the individual needs of the children.