As Lead Teacher, your goal will be to ensure a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment to help students develop socially, intellectually, and emotionally. You will develop and implement age-appropriate curricula, activities, and lesson plans in the classroom.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education required; master’s degree in early childhood education or active plan to obtain master’s degree preferred
- New York State Certification required (B-2 or N-6)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working with preschool children (2-5 years of age)
- Demonstrated proficiency in planning appropriate Early Childhood classroom activities aligned with NYS Common Core Standards and DAP
- Knowledge of progressive approaches to Early Childhood education and experiences with the Creative Curriculum
- Mastery of child development including typical and atypical language, cognitive, motor, social, and self-help skills development
- Exceptional supervisory and leadership skills; ability to motivate others
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated; ability to multi-task and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines
- Well-versed in DOH/DOE contractual and licensure requirements relative to classroom layout, curriculum, lesson plans, and service delivery to Henry Street children and families
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations which govern childcare (including but not limited to Early Learn, Head Start, DOH Article 47 standards)
- Experience working with groups and/or families from diverse cultural, linguistic, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish, English/Mandarin or English/Cantonese) a plus
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
