Lead Teacher
About The Position
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, a prominent human services provider founded in 1894, offers a wide range of integrated services including social, educational, health, housing, mental health, nutritional, and fitness programs. Serving nearly 16,000 individuals annually, from ages 3 to 103, on Manhattan's East Side, their clients include older adults, unhoused individuals, children and families, persons with disabilities, and adult learners. Their award-winning Early Childhood Center (ECC) is a model program and lab school for innovation, dedicated to providing the highest quality educational, developmental, and social services to 147 very low-income preschoolers and their families, all eligible for Head Start. The ECC is accredited by NAEYC and is a leader in comprehensive early childhood education and family services. Their holistic approach fosters success in elementary school and life through a seamless, age-appropriate curriculum that enhances language, literacy, motor, social-emotional, and cognitive development, complemented by integrated Family Services. The curriculum incorporates art, music, movement, swimming, farm-to-table meals, and various other components from the settlement house's diverse offerings.
Requirements
- BA with NYS certification required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Must undergo a pre-employment background check.
- Must be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Nice To Haves
- MS in Early Childhood Education with NYS certification preferred.
- Candidates looking for a leadership career in early childhood education.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work in collaboration with Assistant Teacher(s) to assure a developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool children.
- Develop weekly plans and implement age-appropriate curriculum to nurture and stimulate children’s development.
- Perform ongoing assessments to differentiate children’s strengths and needs.
- Promote parent engagement through monthly class meetings, parent conferences, and home visits.
- Cooperate with providers in adapting individualized curriculum for children with special needs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance choices for staff and their families
- Extensive paid time off – 25 days’ vacation; 12 holidays; and sick time
- Matching contributions to Retirement Plan
- Paid parental leave policy for all staff
- Professional Development Opportunities – certifications and licenses, conferences, trainings, lectures and more
- Free Life Insurance – 3x annual salary
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care and Parking/Mass Transit
- Supplemental Insurance Coverage (Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness)
- Staff events and parties including Film and Dinner nights, bowling parties, baseball games, food trucks, holiday parties, parties on our Green Roof, chocolate event for Valentine’s Day and ice cream socials, and much more.
- Staff use of State-of-the Art Fitness Center, Gym and Swimming Pool
- Staff group fitness classes, swimming lessons and lap swim for staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
