Lead Teacher

Children's Aid Job Listing•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Each Lead Teacher will ensure that all children reach developmentally appropriate milestones through the implementation of evidence-based curricula, individualized support and high-quality learning environments. Lead Teachers will focus on making sure that all the children and families will be ready to be successful in Kindergarten and in life, while ensuring that all Head Start Performance Standards and site-specific funding regulations are met or exceeded.

Requirements

Qualifications that satisfy Federal Head Start requirements, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Article 47 regulations, and Universal Preschool Guidelines.
Associate’s Degree in early childhood education OR 90 or more undergraduate credits and one year of classroom teaching experience in Pre-K, Kindergarten or grades 1-2.
Bachelor’s Degree required in early childhood education or a related field and two years of supervised and documented relevant experience in a pre-school program.
Bachelor’s Degree required; and must have a valid New York State Teaching Certification that may be non-Early Childhood focus (example: Childhood Education 1-6).
Bachelor’s Degree required; and must have one of the following Early Childhood Teaching Certifications valid within the state of New York: Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2); Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6; Prekindergarten - Grade 6 certification; Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2); Transitional B (TFA Only).
Master’s Degree required and relevant experience.
Master’s Degree required; and must have a valid New York State Teaching Certification that may be non-Early Childhood focus (example: Childhood Education 1-6).
Master’s Degree required; and must have one of the following Early Childhood Teaching Certifications valid within the state of New York: Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2); Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6; Prekindergarten - Grade 6 certification; or Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2).
Must be on a Department of Health (DOH) approved study plan as per article 47 regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Two years’ experience working with infants and toddlers, and children with special needs.
Dedicated, excited and passionate about teaching and learning with young children.
Professional approach with effective communication skills.
Reflective on own teaching practice and willing to develop and increase capacity.
Hold Pre-K or Toddler CLASS Reliability Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
Support the lead teacher in implementing strategies that align with educational goals and organizational standards.
Oversee additional teachers and volunteers in the classroom
Promote high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom that leads to children’s school readiness
Provide responsive care to all children through individualized planning, instruction, and supervision
Plan and establish an environment in which children develop trusting and accepting relationships with adults and peers that foster growth and development
Design and execute a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum which provides opportunities for children’s meaningful exploration
Prepare and organize materials and resources needed for daily lessons, activities, and projects
Set up and maintain an inviting and conducive learning environment, including the arrangement of learning centers and displays
Conduct small group activities under the guidance of the lead teacher to reinforce lesson concepts and provide additional support to students as needed
Monitor and assess student progress during small group sessions, providing feedback to the lead teacher
Work one-on-one with students who may require extra assistance, ensuring they receive personalized attention to meet their specific learning needs
Collaborate with the lead teacher to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and accommodate students with diverse abilities
Support the team in maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment by reinforcing classroom rules and expectations
Address behavioral challenges by employing positive reinforcement strategies and seeking guidance from the team or school administration
Support the integration of technology tools into the curriculum, helping students with educational software and assisting in managing technology resources within the classroom
Responsible for maintaining accurate educational records and portfolios on each child, implementing child observations, screening and assessments
Ensuring children receive a developmental and behavioral screen within the first 45 days of school and assessment at three different points over the course of the year (November, February and May)
Observe and document students’ development to request additional support from Education Director through an internal referral process
Encourage parent involvement and communication through a variety of methods (e.g., newsletters, bulletin boards, classroom events, center-wide activities, and “open-door” policy)
Facilitate meetings with families when there are outstanding developmental or behavioral needs with children
Participate in home visits, Parent/Teacher conferences, Open Houses, and/or Family Days, depending on the center and funding requirements
Share highlights of families, kids, staff, and community partners; Educate and engage our online social media community with the EC Instagram committee
Recruit new families for our program through tabling, advertising in the school community, and hosting recruitment events
Collect, analyze, and report on data related to student progress and classroom activities to inform continuous improvement efforts.
Utilize data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement in instructional practices and student support.
Participate and attend all agency offered trainings, workshops, In-Service days, and/or All-Staff conferences
Maintain certification requirement and proof of attendance in professional activities
Support the growth of the center including participating in program-wide goal setting and individual and program self-assessment
Complete all Early Childhood required trainings
Maintain active membership with Aspire and or “Registered” TEACH Account linked to CA
Engage in self-assessment and reflection coaching experiences such as completing self-assessment surveys, video recording, coaching, and collaboration sessions.
Adhere to all state and city licensing requirements, teacher child/ratios, and CPR/first aid, Child Abuse Mandate, Foundations for Health and Safety, Blood Borne Infection and Mental Health First Aid certification
Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children aligned to CDC, DOHMH and ECERS guidance
Must abide by privacy laws, including HIPAA, etc.
Perform other related duties as assigned