Lead Teacher _ 5228

BronxWorks•New York, NY

20d

About The Position

BronxWorks is hiring a Lead Teacher to support early childhood services in its family shelter program. The role helps create a safe, nurturing, and supportive setting for children while fostering their development through educational, recreational, social, and team-building activities. The Lead Teacher assists the Director of Children’s Services with program goals and activity development, prepares lesson plans in compliance with ACD regulations, manages the classroom, and serves as a liaison with parents. The position also includes assisting young children with dressing and toilet training, changing diapers, and maintaining sanitary conditions. The role requires adherence to OSHA requirements, participation in staff meetings and early childhood education training, and monthly supervision meetings with the program coordinator and/or program director. The employee may also perform additional assigned duties. Work involves supporting infants and preschool children ages 0–5 and meeting the physical and travel requirements described in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in education or early childhood education.
First Aid, CPR, and Responding to Emergency (RTE) certification, or ability to obtain them within 3–6 months.
Engaging personality and attention to detail.
Strong oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other standard business technology.
Ability to work with infants and preschool children ages 0–5.
Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods.
Ability to climb five flights of stairs.
Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and adjacent counties via public transportation.
Ability to travel at least one mile within a reasonable amount of time in all types of weather, including inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

At least four years of experience working in an early childhood education setting is preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow all OSHA requirements.
Assist the Director of Children’s Services with developing program goals and early childhood activities.
Assist in preparing lesson plans in compliance with ACD regulations.
Create a nurturing and supportive environment for children.
Implement early childhood educational, recreational, and social activities that foster development and growth.
Engage children in team-building activities.
Assist individual children or groups with dressing and toilet training, change diapers, and ensure sanitary conditions.
Provide classroom management.
Attend regular staff meetings.
Attend early childhood education training sessions and workshops.
Meet monthly with the program coordinator and/or program director for supervision.
Act as a liaison with parents.
Perform additional duties as assigned.