Lead Teacher - 4949

BronxWorks•New York, NY

11h

About The Position

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. “Sparking Imagination, Igniting Minds” BronxWorks Early Childhood Learning Center provide high-quality early childhood care and education to children 2 years 9 months to 5 years of age, our goal is to provide opportunities that offer all children and families a strong start in school and life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Master’s Degree Early Childhood Education (ECE)
New York State Teaching Certificate or eligible for certificate under study plan
One year of prior teaching experience in Head Start and/or UPK program
Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipment

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Provide high quality programming and implement curriculum that supports positive and age appropriate leaning experiences for children.
Maintain constant supervision of classroom at all times and is responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of the children.
Interact and engage with the children, encourage their involvement in classroom experiences.
Provide and maintain a safe, caring, and welcoming classroom that is neat and clean and attractive.
Work with Program Director and Program Assistant to ensure that adequate classroom supplies, materials, resources and equipment are available.
Conduct Brigance screening and High Scope Assessment of Childhood
Observation and Recording (COR) data for the assigned age group/classroom to ensure the obtainment and maintenance of highest quality credentialing.
Maintain daily child attendance and educational records/files of work and progress.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development training/workshops
Understand and is mindful of agency’s policies and procedures regarding personal appearance, dress code, use of body language and tone of voice impact the environment, children and families
Plan and complete weekly classroom planning documents, maintain observation logs and other documentations
Conduct weekly planning meeting with Teacher Assistant and Teacher’s Aide to ensure that curriculum planning aligns with daily classroom experiences indoor/outdoor
Plan and implement education field trips
Ensure effective communication with parents through Parent Orientation, Parent-Teacher conferences, home visits and informal discussion of their child/ren’s progress