Lead Teacher - Soundview, Bronx

Ny Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
1d$56,000 - $68,000Onsite

About The Position

We are excited to invite a passionate and experienced Lead Teacher to join our team! Homes for the Homeless is searching for an experienced Lead Teacher for the Early Childhood Education Center at our Families w/ Children facility in the Soundview area of the Bronx. As the Lead Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping a high-quality educational program designed to meet the unique needs of a high-risk and vulnerable population. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and State certification in early childhood education or a related field of study; or
  • Bachelor's degree and experience in early childhood education or a related field of study and two years of supervised and documented relevant experience in a pre-school program if currently employed in a childcare program; or
  • Study plan: To be study plan eligible, a person shall have:
  • Associate's (AA or AS) degree in early children education;
  • Ninety or more undergraduate college credits and one year classroom experience teaching children in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or grades 1-2; or
  • Bachelor's degree in any other academic subject and one year classroom experience teaching children up to third grade
  • Kind, creative, flexible, and caring personality.
  • Must be willing to consent to a multi-phase criminal background check.
  • Sensitivity and awareness while working with homeless and vulnerable populations.
  • Ability to lift 40 or more pounds.
  • Ability to sit on the floor, bend down, and pick up children throughout the course of an eight-hour shift.

Nice To Haves

  • NYS Teacher Certification

Responsibilities

  • Develop lesson plans and routines that are responsive to children's strengths, interests, and needs, and align with the Department of Education units of study.
  • Actively create and maintain a child-oriented, trauma-sensitive atmosphere to foster growth and development.
  • Ensure a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum providing educational, physical, and hygienic care for the children.
  • Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom.
  • Maintain a clean, bright, and active classroom environment year-round.
  • Collaborate with administration and other department directors regarding progress and needs of children.
  • Conduct and further develop progress assessments.
  • Provide information to parents regarding child development and engage parents in the child's education process.
  • Liaise with appropriate City agencies including DOE and DOHMH.
  • Commit to a year‑round schedule with paid holidays, this position does not follow typical school breaks.
  • Participate in staff meetings, conferences, and training.
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