Lead Teacher - Longwood

HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC•New York, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Homes for the Homeless is seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Teacher for their Families w/ Children facility in the Longwood area of the Bronx. This role is vital in shaping a high-quality educational program tailored to the unique needs of a high-risk and vulnerable population. Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC, providing onsite programs to help families thrive. The organization aims to have a positive impact that extends long after families leave their shelters, valuing contributions and deeply caring for the community.

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
Associate's (AA or AS) degree in early children education; or
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.

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.