Preschool Group Teacher - Mount Eden Child and Family Center

Grand Street Settlement•New York, NY

12d•$43,507 - $76,374•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Group Teacher serves as a teacher in a Head Start classroom for children ages 3 to 5, working collaboratively with a co-teacher to create a joyful, inclusive, and stimulating environment. The role supports learning through play, creativity, exploration, and connection, while fostering children’s curiosity and independence and helping prepare them for kindergarten. The teacher builds meaningful relationships with children and families and celebrates children’s developmental milestones. Under the direct supervision of the center director, the teacher designs individualized learning plans and engaging daily lessons based on children’s strengths, interests, developmental progress, and learning styles. The teacher uses Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD assessments, maintains records and observations, and monitors child outcomes. The role also involves partnering with families and support teams, coordinating services, conducting conferences and screenings, making referrals when needed, and participating in coaching and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or a related field, such as elementary education, nursery to sixth-grade elementary education, special education, student with disabilities (Birth to second grade or first to sixth grade), child psychology, child development, or general education.
Be on a study plan to obtain initial certification in Birth through second grade.
Ability to work with children and families with diverse developmental, social, or cultural needs.
Ability to maintain written records and manage time effectively.
Ability to foster positive, professional relationships with families.
Basic computer literacy, including email and Microsoft Office.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
Complete required pre-employment clearances, reference checks, and health requirements, including DOI fingerprint screening, NYS Central Registry and Sex Offender Registry clearances, three reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, and Varicella, Tdap, and MMR requirements.
Obtain Mandated Reporter training certification every two years and comply with agency policies and procedures for identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificates within the first year of employment.
Meet employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and New York State certification in Birth through second grade.
Minimum two years of experience working with young children.
Passion for early childhood education.

Responsibilities

Use knowledge of child growth and development to create learning experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence, and success.
Collaborate with related service areas and maintain communication with families, staff, and community partners to provide comprehensive support for children.
Design individualized learning plans that reflect each child’s strengths, interests, and developmental needs, using Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD assessments.
Develop and implement engaging daily lesson plans informed by children’s interests, developmental progress, learning styles, observations, and early childhood development.
Build warm, trusting relationships with families and create a welcoming environment that encourages parents’ involvement in their children’s education.
Work with Family Advocates and support teams to share information and coordinate services for children and families.
Participate in case conferences and collaborative discussions.
Maintain accurate, organized records and collect observations and anecdotes documenting children’s growth, achievements, and developmental milestones.
Monitor and evaluate classroom child outcomes three times per year and collaborate with the Education Coordinator to adjust curriculum and teaching practices.
Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice yearly to discuss progress and establish shared goals.
Complete developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 days of enrollment and refer children to additional support services, including disability and mental health resources, when needed.
Collaborate with the teaching team to analyze classroom child outcomes two to three times annually.
Participate in coaching opportunities and professional development trainings.