Teacher - Brooklyn - M-F 8a-4,9a-5p and 10a-6p Birth - 2 Certification Required
About The Position
The Teacher works under the supervision of the Center’s Education Director and follows the standards, policies, and procedures of Sunset Park Health Council, DOE, DOHMH, NAEYC, and Quality Stars NY. The role promotes early childhood education for children and families in and outside the classroom through attentive supervision, developmentally appropriate lessons, and community outings, while ensuring children’s health and safety. Teachers build positive relationships with parents, encourage parent participation, and support the professional growth of classroom associates. They conduct team and staff meetings, pursue professional development, and complete lesson plans, observations, assessments, and other required documentation. The position serves children from birth through age two and offers Monday–Friday schedules of 8 a.m.–4 p.m., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., or 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The role includes maintaining a safe, welcoming, developmentally supportive classroom; collaborating with families and coworkers; following infant and child care routines; and responding appropriately to children’s individual needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field.
- Initial New York State Teacher Certification; Teacher Certificate-NYS is required.
- Two years of relevant experience.
- Health and safety training.
- Warm, caring, and outgoing personality.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field.
- Permanent New York State Teacher Certification.
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Supervise children closely and respond to their needs, developmental stages, and individual differences.
- Promote children’s independence, self-esteem, language development, positive behavior, and learning through appropriate interactions and activities.
- Plan and carry out developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that support all areas of development and reflect children’s interests and curriculum goals.
- Create an inviting learning environment, prepare materials, follow the daily schedule, support transitions, and provide outdoor play twice daily when weather permits.
- Maintain children’s health and safety, including checking for illness or injury, inspecting play areas and fire safety equipment, following hygiene and diapering procedures, and cleaning toys and surfaces as required.
- Notify parents and the director about illness or injury and complete incident or accident reports when needed.
- Feed children according to their individual needs, family input, and CACFP guidelines; follow infant sleep schedules and take steps to prevent SIDS.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with parents, communicate tactfully and confidentially, encourage parent participation, and hold parent conferences on schedule.
- Support the professional growth of classroom associates and collaborate respectfully with coworkers, sharing work, ideas, and materials.
- Attend and participate in staff and team meetings; communicate with supervisors, seek help when needed, and respond to feedback.
- Complete lesson plans, observations, assessments, referrals, and other required paperwork accurately and on time.
- Participate in professional development activities and set goals for continued improvement.
- Follow the center’s philosophy, policies, and applicable education and child care standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
