Lead UPK Teacher
About The Position
Implement and design curriculum within the established guidelines, including daily lesson/activity plans. Manage and fully supervise children, classroom, Assistant Teachers and all activities. Conduct ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child in classroom. Conduct parent conferences and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engage parents as volunteers. Share and discuss lesson plans with classroom team and supervise performance as related to the curriculum and center philosophy. Maintain all records including attendance, incident reports, daily logs, and parent sign in and out book, in compliance with HR procedures, state and other agency regulations as appropriate. Maintain classroom equipment, ensure healthy and safe classroom environment. Model and enforce appropriate positive discipline techniques as established by the policies of the center. Participate in required trainings and workshops to continue to enhance professional growth. (As per NYS OCFS Regulations of 30 hours every 2 years.) Works with Child Care Director to determine and establish key goals annually. Adhere to all NYS OCFS, Department of Health and YMCA of Long Island standards, expectations and regulations. Maintain hygiene habits in accordance with CDC guidelines
Requirements
- Valid NYS Teaching Certification (Preferably Early Childhood Education Birth – grade 2) & a Masters in Early Childhood Education, or a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood/Childhood Education is required.
- Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience in a group setting, preferably with preschool age group.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of youth development principles.
- Ability to relate to children and develop professional, positive relationships with youth.
- Knowledge of birth to age five (5) in development and curriculum, modern theories in early years’ education, and healthy living.
- Experience in staff supervision, curriculum implementation, classroom management and effective parental communication.
- Knowledge of YMCA policies, procedures, and requirements as well as NYS OCFS, NAEYC, DOH, and CDC.
- CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required.
- Child Abuse Prevention, Health and Safety from NYS OCFS within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Implement and design curriculum within the established guidelines, including daily lesson/activity plans.
- Manage and fully supervise children, classroom, Assistant Teachers and all activities.
- Conduct ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child in classroom.
- Conduct parent conferences and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
- Engage parents as volunteers.
- Share and discuss lesson plans with classroom team and supervise performance as related to the curriculum and center philosophy.
- Maintain all records including attendance, incident reports, daily logs, and parent sign in and out book, in compliance with HR procedures, state and other agency regulations as appropriate.
- Maintain classroom equipment, ensure healthy and safe classroom environment.
- Model and enforce appropriate positive discipline techniques as established by the policies of the center.
- Participate in required trainings and workshops to continue to enhance professional growth.
- Works with Child Care Director to determine and establish key goals annually.
- Adhere to all NYS OCFS, Department of Health and YMCA of Long Island standards, expectations and regulations.
- Maintain hygiene habits in accordance with CDC guidelines
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Job Type
Full-time
