Job Overview:
Seeking Preschool Lead Teachers and Teacher Assistants
Essential Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety of each child enrolled in the class, whether in the classroom, on the playground, or in common areas, through constant supervision.
- Incorporate developmentally appropriate and best practice strategies within the classroom as outlined through the Creative Curriculum or familiar with Pre-K for All units of study, with a clear understanding of expected classroom routines, experiences, and learning centers.
- Have positive interactions with each child daily during circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, free play, etc., to create a positive learning environment.
- Actively engage with families to ensure parents/caregivers are knowledgeable about the child's program. Promote and provide frequent opportunities for family engagement,
- Implement a developmentally appropriate daily schedule, including the incorporation of transitions and age-appropriate activities. Focus on supporting physical, emotional, and social needs of young children.
- Create a safe, warm, and nurturing environment for students and staff that is conducive to learning.
- Use assessment methodology and maintain updated student profiles.
- Maintain a portfolio for each child.
- Seek and implement feedback to elevate professional performance.
- Greek speaking preferred.
Including:
Integrate and respond to knowledge of children, child development, and content across the domains of learning to plan and adapt instruction, aligned to the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) and the New York State Pre-K Early Learning Standards.
Lead Teacher Qualifications:
- NYS Teaching Certification B-2 or currently pursuing NYS Teacher certification in B-2 or Equivalent. Initial Certification accepted.
- CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
- Be knowledgeable of the Minimum Standard Requirements of Child Care required by the Article 47 and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Salary range: $50,000 - $70,000
- Greek Speaking preferred
- Be willing to go through background clearance
Teacher Assistant/Aide Qualifications:
- High School diploma (or equivalent) is required.
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Preferred
- Child Development Association Certication
- Previous experience working in daycare, preschool, or child care settings with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children is preferred.
- Coursework in early childhood education and child development is preferred.
- Salary range: $35,000 - $40,000
- Background clearance
We are not looking to sponsor. Must be able to legally work in the United States.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Brooklyn, NY 11228 (Required)
Work Location: In person