POSITION
TITLE: HS Group Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Services
LOCATION(S): The Bronx
REPORTS
TO: Site Director
SALARY
RANGE: $43,232.64 –
$75,891.91 depending on credentials (benefits include life insurance, 401k plan and vacation, personal and sick time-off)
DATE: March 2026
SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday, 8am – 4pm, 9am – 5pm, or
10am – 6pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs.
JOB
SUMMARY: This position serves as a teacher for a preschool classroom
with a direct focus on children 3 to 5 years of age. The teacher will work
collaboratively with one other teacher to ensure the successful operation of a
classroom with a total of 20 children maximum. 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. For
the start-up phase for 2 years this will be an evolving position. Interim roles
and responsibilities will be adjusted and this position requires an individual
to be flexible. Job responsibilities will be revisited once all center-based
sites are up and running.
EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
·
New York State
Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education
·
BA/BS in Early
Childhood Education – MA/MS in Early Childhood Education preferred –OR- BA/BS
in related fields with at least eighteen (18) credits in Early Childhood
Education plus experience teaching
preschool aged children.
·
Basic computer
literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation.
PRE-
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
·
Clearance through
DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry
clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test,
varicella, tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
·
Obtain Mandated
Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy
and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
·
Obtain First
Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of
employment.
·
Meet all employee
health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The teacher will ultimately be evaluated
on a combination of skills, dispositions and behaviors, some of which are
related to the specific service area of this position and others that represent
general expectations of all our program employees. The teacher will demonstrate competency to
perform functions that include:
·
Child Growth &
Development: Uses
knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with
children, collaborate with related service areas, and communicate with internal
and external stakeholders.
·
Planning: 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
by utilizing Creative Curriculum and TSG assessments.
·
Program Implementation: 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
·
Family Partnerships: Establish positive and
productive relationships with families focusing on a relationship of trust and
rapport
·
Communication and Service
Coordination:
Share pertinent information with Family Advocate ensuring coordinated services
to meet the needs of individual children and families. Participate in case
conferences as appropriate
·
Record Keeping and Reporting:
Gather
and maintain individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going
assessment, evaluation and recording keeping for successful individual and
program planning, which includes observations, anecdotes
·
On-going Monitoring and
Self-assessment: Analyze
child outcomes on classroom basis three times a year, consult with education
coordinator and make adjustment to curriculum planning and implementation as
needed. Conduct parent teacher
conferences 3 times a year. Complete developmental and behavioral screenings
within 45 calendar days of the child entry and do and referral as needed for
disabilities and mental health.
·
Special
Projects as Needed
HOW
TO APPLY:
Please submit a
resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience
meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we
ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can
contact (at least two (2) professional references should be from a former
supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a
search bar and apply online through our career center.
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=grandst&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
No phone calls, please!
Please be advised that job offers can
only be made once your clearances come through!
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
