Teacher

Grand St Settlement•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a teacher for a preschool classroom with a direct focus on children 3 to 4 years of age. The teacher will work collaboratively with one other teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 15-18 children. The teacher also works with a team of other teachers and family members to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.

Requirements

BA/BS, ECE Preferred—MA/MS in Early Childhood Education preferred.
Certified in Early Childhood Education, birth-2
Create an ASPIRE account and keep it up to date.
Basic computer literacy in email, word processing, and internet navigation.
Complete DOE fingerprints, SCR, completed medical, Child Abuse certificate, 3 reference letters, and a resume before enrollment.
Obtain CPR and first aid within the first year of employment.
Successfully clear; NYS DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Clearance, three (3) reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Tdap, MMR, varicella (fees may apply).
Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standards.
Mandated reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with the agency's policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Obtain a First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
Meets all health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standards.
If hired, Grand Street requires all potential employees to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and booster.

Nice To Haves

Chinese speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop an individual plan for each child, including goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes
Implement daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests, incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development, and the key experiences
Establish positive and productive relationships with families, focusing on a relationship of trust and rapport
Share pertinent information with the family advocate, ensuring coordinated services to meet the needs of individual children and families.
Participate in case conferences as appropriate
Gather and maintain individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning
Analyze child outcomes on classroom basis twice yearly, consult with education coordinator and adjust curriculum planning and implementation as needed