Teacher - 3K Leave Replacement - St. Barnabas Elementary - Woodlawn section of the Bronx

Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York•City of Yonkers, NY

4d•$200 - $200•Onsite

About The Position

St. Barnabas Elementary School is seeking a 3K early childhood teacher for a leave replacement in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx. The anticipated coverage period is from now through mid-January, with an immediate opening. The teacher will lead the classroom and provide age-appropriate instruction and a nurturing, safe, engaging environment that supports children’s social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development. Instruction will use Creative Curriculum Units of Study, with regular assessment and differentiation based on each child’s strengths and interests. The teacher will work with school administration, Archdiocesan and NYC DOE coaches, the program team, teacher assistants, aides, colleagues, and families. Additional Article 43 documentation and training will be required at hiring. Compensation is $200 per day for the first 40 days. If the position extends beyond 40 days, compensation from the 41st day will be a percentage of the contracted annual teacher rate based on qualifications.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or an associate degree in Early Childhood.
Documented experience leading an early childhood classroom.
Additional Article 43 documentation and training are required at the time of hiring.

Nice To Haves

One of the following New York State teaching certificates, or a study plan in a program leading to certification: Early Childhood (Birth–Grade 2); Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1–6 (N–6); Prekindergarten–Grade 6 (P–6); or Students with Disabilities (Birth–Grade 2).
Candidates on an approved study plan are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide an age-appropriate, nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment that supports students’ social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.
Provide classroom instruction and facilitate engaging learning experiences based on Creative Curriculum Units of Study.
Regularly assess each child’s progress and differentiate instruction to build on individual strengths and interests.
Work with school administration, Archdiocesan and NYC DOE coaches, and the program team to implement positive behavior management support and high-quality early childhood instruction.
Interact respectfully, compassionately, and confidentially, with sensitivity to the educational, cultural, and socioeconomic needs of children and families.
Guide and collaborate with teacher assistants and aides.
Participate in professional development provided by the NYC DOE and the Archdiocesan Office of Early Childhood.
Communicate regularly with families to support learning at home in accordance with program protocols.
Respond professionally to parent concerns and requests and partner with parents in each child’s education.
Support school and program goals through collaborative teamwork with colleagues.
Seek and participate in opportunities to develop as an early childhood professional.
Complete additional duties as assigned.