Must have: (one of the following)

• Masters in Early Childhood Education and certified in Birth-2ns Grade.

• Masters working towards certification (Birth-2ND)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and on a Study plan (enrolled in Early Childhood Masters Degree program)

• Enrolled in a Bachelors Early Childhood Program and already completed 90 credits

Start Date: immediate hire/ sign-on BONUS

Hours: M-Thurs 8am- 5:00pm Fridays 8am -4PM

Salary: $55,000-$85,000

Location:

Queens, NY

Benefits:

401(k)( Optional)

Health insurance

Dental insurance (Optional)

Vision insurance (Optional)

Pension plan

Sick Days

Paid time off

Employee Discount

Professional development

Experience:

Previous experience working with preschool-aged children is preferred

• 
  Knowledge of early childhood development principles and practices
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   Familiarity with behavior management techniques
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   Ability to create engaging lesson plans that meet the needs of diverse learners
• 
  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
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   Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health and safety of every child in your care by adhering to the Employee Handbook.

• Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including: daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.

• Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children.

• Eat with and assist children in development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices.

• Guide children's acquisition of social skills.

• Attend staff training and meetings

• Collaborate with other Teachers, Teacher Assistant and volunteers to use and develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities.

• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment. 

• Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored.

• Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.

• Assist in conducting the daily health and environment checklist.

• Assist in implementing children's I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan) or I.F.S.P. (Individual Family Service Plan) seeking clarification for any aspects that are not well understood

• Complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion, e.g., lesson plans, time sheets, meal reports etc.; While utilizing the DOE curriculum and conducting all that is required in the Teaching Strategies Gold assessment system.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful experience working in a team setting

• Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community;

• Ability to collaborate with Ed. Director and TA to plan, organize and implement lesson plan and responsibilities effectively, providing input;

• Experience successfully working with a culturally diverse staff and clients.

Job Type: Full-time