Lead Teacher (Certified)

Job Description

Job Description

Our mission is to create and sustain a strong, effective community that acknowledges and responds to the potential, achievements and interdependence of its diverse members. Rooted in and primarily focused on the Chelsea neighborhood, we seek to empower all individuals and families to achieve their highest potential, while maintaining a priority on those in economic need.

Our Early Childhood Education department services low income children ages 2 to 4 in Chelsea and other neighboring communities on the west side of Manhattan. Whether you're a recent graduate who is new to the field, or a seasoned veteran teacher, we welcome all teachers to join Hudson Guild in creating a healthy, nurturing and collaborative learning environment. Following DOH Article 47 programming, our teachers implement curriculum that supports each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth and development. 

Our Early Childhood Education department is a 12 month program. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2); Nursery, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-6 (N-6); Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)
• BA in Early Childhood Education

• A Master's in Early Childhood Education and/or related field
  
• Work a daily 8 hour shift, Monday-Friday
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in either Spanish/English; Mandarin/English; Cantonese/English 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with classroom staff to ensure a safe and healthy classroom
• Supervise staff in the classroom including assistant teachers, aides, volunteers, and therapists
• Develop lesson plans that are aligned with the Creative Curriculum format and the Common Core Standards
• Effectively communicate the development and progress of children with families using cultural sensitivity
• Responsible for identifying children with disabilities and assisting with referrals
• Maintain up to date documentation for children in your classroom, including being responsible for assessing children in the classroom, writing monthly observations, and conducting home visits
• Responsible for maintaining and updating classroom setting regularly
• Attend weekly teacher meetings, monthly in-service training's, and other professional development training's
• Follow governing agency guidelines including the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Head Start, Administration for Children’s Services, and Universal Pre-Kindergarten
• Perform other duties as assigned

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS: 

• Union position
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 403b 

As a NYC contracted agency all positions at Hudson Guild fall under the NYC vaccine mandate. All employees, consultants, volunteers and interns must show proof of vaccination upon hire.

Hudson Guild is an Equal Opportunity Employer.