Certified Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• NYS licensed teacher or an approved study plan teacher in accordance with NYC Department of Health regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience preferred.
• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with NYS certification.

Responsibilities

• Follow Head Start Program Performance Standards and applicable local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Implement a curriculum aligned with early childhood best practices and the listed NAEYC, New York State, and Head Start standards and frameworks.
• Maintain comprehensive, ongoing portfolio assessments for each child, including observations and developmental and social-emotional assessments.
• Conduct home visits and parent conferences to discuss each child’s development and progress.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom, and ensure equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored.
• Use the playground as an extension of the classroom and ensure it is safe.
• Conduct daily health checklists and monthly environment checklists.
• Integrate each child’s I.E.P. or I.F.S.P. into lesson plans to support individualized outcomes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) pension and employer contribution.
• Flexible spending and commuter benefits accounts.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.